Which of the following was not true about European Jews in the late-nineteenth century?
A. Jews were widely represented among law and medical students in some countries.
B. Anti-Semitism was widespread throughout the societies in which they lived.
C. Anti-Semitism prevented them from achieving any professional success.
D. Zionism developed out of their desire to create their own nation-state.
E. Their migration to Palestine was opposed by the Turks, who controlled the region.
Answer: C
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