Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word. The question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

The Jews were ________ by the Nazis.

  1. prosecuted

  2. persecuted

  3. threatened

  4. ill-treated
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Persecuted means to subject someone to systematic hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of race, religion, or political beliefs. This accurately describes the Nazi campaign against Jews. Prosecuted would mean legal charges, threatened is too mild, and ill-treated doesn't capture the systematic nature.

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