Jewish War Dbq

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The Jewish War, also occasionally called The Great Revolt, happened during the years 66 through 73 C.E. (Freedman 848). During this Common Era the Jews from the Judea Province caused a rebellion against the Roman Empire. This lead to a major catastrophe and was a terrible mistake on both sides of the rebellion. There were a number of reasons why these two groups clashed. Beginning with corrupt officials, social hostility and socioeconomic concerns.
To begin with, there were disputes because Jews were donating money to Jerusalem which then this caused class tensions. Making the rich wealthier and the poor living in greater poverty. Another incident which sparked up the fire of this war was there were also social fights in the Jewish society.

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