NorwaySamfunn 46 · Norway and society
What did the Constitution (Grunnloven) of 1814 originally say about Jews?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva sa Grunnloven fra 1814 opprinnelig om jøder?
- aJews had to live in the capital.Jøder måtte bo i hovedstaden.
- bJews were given their own seats in the Storting.Jøder fikk egne plasser i Stortinget.
- cJews were not allowed to come to Norway.Jøder fikk ikke lov til å komme til Norge.Correct answer
Why?
The Constitution originally had a rule that shut Jews out of the kingdom. This rule was removed in 1851, and after that Jews could settle in Norway.
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