Minorities were often scapegoated, as people sought explanations for the inexplicable. One specific example of a stigmatized group were Jewish communities across Europe. Which of the following statements is true about the scapegoating of Jewish communities?
1) Jewish communities were blamed for the economic problems in Europe.
2) Jewish communities were blamed for the spread of diseases in Europe.
3) Jewish communities were blamed for the political instability in Europe.
4) Jewish communities were blamed for the religious conflicts in Europe.
