http://wkms.org en http://wkms.org/post/conversation-dr-jonathan-sarna-author-when-general-grant-expelled-jews <p>Conflict and uncertainty can make life difficult for minorities in the United States.&nbsp; As we&rsquo;ve seen, events of the last decade have led some to be suspicious of American Moslems.&nbsp; This isn&rsquo;t new in our history.&nbsp; During the U.S. Civil War, it was Jewish Americans who came under suspicion.&nbsp; Adding to existing prejudices were broad accusations of trading with Confederates and undermining the Union.&nbsp; Things came to a head in December 1862 when U.S. Major General, and future President, Ulysses S. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:27:04 +0000 Todd Hatton 17273 at http://wkms.org A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Sarna, Author of When General Grant Expelled the Jews