What was the religious group that suffered the most intolerance and persecution across Europe during the eighteenth century?

A) Protestants in England
B) Catholics in the Rhineland
C) Jews in Eastern Europe
D) Jesuits in Spain
E) Puritans in Scotland

Jews in Eastern Europe were heavily persecuted during the eighteenth century, facing discriminatory laws, violence, and expulsion from their communities. The era also saw the emergence of anti-Semitic ideologies, such as in the writings of Voltaire and other Enlightenment thinkers. While other religious groups faced persecution during this time, the scale and intensity of anti-Jewish sentiment and violence make them the most persecuted group overall.