Origins of the Madagascar Plan
Explore the controversial origins of the Madagascar Plan, examining purported connections between Jews and Madagascar, under-population theories, adaptability of Jews, supposed Jewish ancestry, biblical interpretations, and more. Dive into the racial elements and public perceptions associated with this historical concept.
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Origins of the Madagascar Plan Anna Rinko
Why? Not simply random Purported connections between the Jews and the people of Madagascar Supposed under-population Adaptability of the Jews
Supposed Jewish Ancestry Similarities observed between Madagascar natives and the Jewish people. Circumcision Hebrew Practice of brother wedding widow Monotheistic religion abstaining from their women at certain times http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2015/06/hith-madagascar-plan- 121041847-E.jpeg
Biblical Story of Ham? Curse of Ham Supposed first black man Racial element Tying Africans with Jews? Reconnecting of the cursed? Curse of the Jews https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Noah- Curses-Ham.jpg/220px-Noah-Curses-Ham.jpg
Under-population of Madagascar Supposedly under-populated Major contrast in figures 100 million vs a few thousand Public perception http://images.nationmaster.com/images/motw/africa/madagascar.gif
Adaptability of the Jews Jews were successful integrating into various cultures Used as evidence supporting the idea that Jews were parasitical Cultural adaptability meant that Jews could also adapt to difficult climactic conditions https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/db/Nazi_Anti- Semitic_Propaganda_by_David_Shankbone_%28cropped%29.jp g
Origin? Collection of purported connections Tied Madagascar to the Jews Made it a feasible candidate Potentially seen as a second homeland Supported by anti-Semitics and some Zionists Racial science
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