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World History Name ____________________________________ Unit 6. Ch. 28 Date _____________________ Hour _________ (Pages 835-863) Introduction Web quest: Holocaust The Holocaust was a terrible and tragic time in modern history during which millions of people were systematically destroyed by Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime. These people were targeted by the Nazis because of their beliefs, background, heritage, and/or their lifestyle. We are studying the Holocaust to remember the horror and destruction that evil will do when given the opportunity. Germany Post World War I Site: The Seeds of Evil: The Rise of Hitler 1. What were the social consequences of World War I for Germany? 2. What were the economic consequences of World War I for Germany? 3. What political changes occurred in Germany after World War I? 4. During World War I, Germany lost an estimated 1.7 million young men. How do you think this affected the country of Germany? Germany Post World War I Site: The Treaty of Versailles 5. Discuss some of the negative repercussions that the Treaty of Versailles had on Germany. Anti – Semitism Site: Anti-Semitism 6. What is anti-Semitism? 7. How did the horrors of the Holocaust originate from this prejudice? Rise of Nazism Site: The Rise of Nazism in Germany (read pages 47-50) 8. According to this website, what factors contributed to make the horrific events of the Holocaust possible? 9. Why did the political, economic, and social state of Germany after World War I allow Hitler to gain such extensive political power? 10. Describe the racial theories of the Nazis. 11. Have any other groups throughout history had similar theories about race? Give one example. 12. List several anti-Jew policies set in place by the Nazis. How did these policies serve weaken the Jewish population of Germany? Adolf Hitler's Rise to Power (these are pictures) Site: Adolf's Rise to Power 13. What characteristics and talents made Adolf Hitler a popular leader? 14. How did Adolf Hitler gain control of the German military? Nazi Propaganda Site: Nazi Posters: 1933-1945 15. The Nazis used propaganda to successfully win over millions of followers. Define propaganda. 16. Choose two posters that you think are particularly interesting. What is the overall message behind the posters? 17. How did the Nazis draw upon the emotions of the viewer? The logic and intelligence of the viewer? 18. How did the poster portray Nazis? German citizens? Jewish individuals? The Third Reich and the Nazi State Site: German Police in the Nazi State 19. Although the police originally had doubts about the Nazi party, they were soon won over by Hitler and his regime. List three of the ways that Hitler gained the support of the police. 20. Why did Hitler put forth such effort in winning over the police force? 21. Over time the police became fused with Nazi SS and SD. How were these two forces different from the traditional police force? 22. How did the SS and the SD assist Hitler with his evil plans? The Third Reich and the Nazi State Site: Final Solution The “Final Solution” describes Hitler’s master plan to eliminate all of the Jews from Germany. This process took place over several steps. 23. One of the first steps was to place Jews and other “non-Aryans” into ghettos. How would this movement help further his plan? 24. Nazis began killing off entire populations of Jewish people. Why do you think these acts were tolerated? Why didn’t anyone speak up? Kristallnacht Site: Holocaust Timeline 25. What does the name “Kristallnacht” stand for? Why is this name an appropriate name for this night? 26. Adolf Hitler had been in power for several years prior to this attack on the Jews. Why did he decide to make this direct attack now? 27. Describe the extent of the destruction that occurred during the Kristallnacht. 28. How do you react to the quote at the end of the page? Kristallnacht Site: Destruction of Synagogues 29. What is a synagogue? 30. What is the significance of setting these particular buildings on fire? The Star of David Site: Star of David: Photographs and Overview 31. The Star of David is a symbol used to represent Judaism. It is usually meant as a symbol of pride and religious devotion. Was this the intention of the Nazis? What did the Star of David symbolize to the Nazis? 32. Why did the Nazis force Jewish men, women, and children to wear the yellow Star of David on their clothing? 33. What was the penalty for not wearing the yellow star? 34. Describe other measures that were included in the “special treatment” of the Jews. Nazi Treatment of the Jews Site: Auschwitz 35. What was the phrase written above the entrance of Auschwitz? 36. What is ironic about this phrase? 37. Besides the SS guards, who else was involved in the extermination of the prisoners? 38. Why was roll call such a prevalent activity at Auschwitz? Stuart Nichols's visit to Auschwitz Site: Concentration Camp Photos 39. Describe the overall atmosphere of the photographs. Maps of Birkenau and Mauthausen Site: Maps of Birkenau and Mauthausen 40. Explore the interactive maps of the concentration camps. Describe at least one photograph that stuck out to you. Gates to Hell Site: Death Camps 41. What are the names of the six death camps that the Nazis established? Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories Site: Survivor Stories Choose one survivor story to read in its entirety. 42. Describe the situation that your survivor had to endure. 43. Can you relate to any aspect of your survivor’s life before, during, and/or after World War II? (Maybe you shared a common interest, family life, or were the same age.) 44. What was your reaction to your survivor’s story? Did anything surprise you? Upset you?