The Holocaust 1933 1945 Ms Johnsons English II

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“It is one of those things which is easy to say. 'The Jewish race is to be exterminated, ' says every party member. 'That's clear, it's part of our program, elimination of the Jews, extermination, right, we'll do it. ’” - Heinrich Himmler, SS Leader

“Holocaust” • Comes from the German word “holokauston” which means a burnt offering to God. • Refers to the genocide of European Jews and others by the Nazis during World War II lasting from 1933 -1945. • Is defined as a thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire Return to Review

Holocaust Timeline Return to Review http: //www. ushmm. org/outreach/nrule. htm

Who was Adolph Hitler? • Born on April 20, 1889 in Braunau, Austria • In 1920, Hitler joined the Nazi party • Hitler became the leader of the Nazi party, which became an important political party in 1929. • On January 30 th, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. http: //www. netcomuk. co. uk/~lenin/ADOLF_HITLER_BIOGRAP. html Return to Review

Adolph Hitler • Hitler believed in a perfect Aryan or Nordic race, which lead to the execution of anyone who did not fulfill those requirements. • By the time World War II began in 1939, execution or concentration camps were already in effect. • Adolph Hitler killed himself on April 30 th, 1945. His wife, Eva Braun, committed suicide with him. http: //www. leninimports. com/adolf_hitler_biography_4. jpg Return to Review

Concentration Camps • An estimated 15, 000 concentration camps and sub camps existed during World War II • Two different types of camps -Slave Labor Camps -Death Camps • Over 5 million people were killed in these camps due to gas chambers, burning, or poor living conditions • Men, and women and children were separated, then sent to work or to death http: //library. thinkquest. org/12663/summary/ Return to Review

Statistics on Auschwitz Nationality Gassed on Arrival Registered Prisoners Total Survived Died Deaths 890, 000 205, 000 95, 000 110, 000 985, 000 10, 000 137, 000 64, 000 73, 000 74, 000 Romany 2, 000 21, 000 Soviet POWs 3, 000 12, 000 Other 25, 000 12, 000 13, 000 Totals 905, 000 Jews Poles 400, 000 ------- 202, 000 http: //www. mtsu. edu/~baustin/holocamp. html http: //fcit. usf. edu/HOLOCAUST/GALL 31 R/00001. htm 15, 000 13, 000 198, 000 1, 208, 000 Return to Review

www. arikah. com/encyclopedia/World_War_II www. jewishgen. org/. . . /Concentration. Eng. html Concentration Camps Return to Review www. answers. com/topic/holocaust

The Holocaust Did You Know? • By 1945, 2 out of every 3 Jews were killed. • Jews weren’t the only targets of the Nazi party. Others were: – Gypsies – The handicapped – Polish • These others, including Jews, were thought to be biologically threatening to the German “Aryan” race. • Nazi is a shortened term for the National Socialist German Workers Party. • The Nazi party was primarily anti-Communist, anti-Semitic, racist, nationalistic, imperialistic and militaristic individuals. • Nazi’s believed that the Germans were “racially superior” and others were inferior. Return to Review

The Jewish Star • On September 19 th of 1941, any Jew ages six and up in Germany, cannot be seen in public without a yellow star. • Regulations for Star: – Must be yellow and outlined in black – must have 6 points – must be subscribed with the word “Jew” – Must be visibly sewn securely to the left breast of all clothing Return to Review http: //www. eriding. net/worldinconflict/images/holocaust/jew_family. jpg

The Jewish Star • Along with the introduction of the Jewish star, no Jewish citizen could leave their residential area without first asking the police. • June 3 rd 1942, Jews in Belgium must wear the Yellow Star. • June 7 th 1942, France implements the Yellow Star for its Jewish community. http: //web. syr. edu/~elmeshov/star 2. jpg Return to Review

Review of Holocaust • When was Adolph Hitler born? • The word “Nazi” comes from what social party? • Who did the Nazi party persecute? • What were the two types of Concentration Camps? • When was the Jewish Star introduced? • How many sides must the Star have? • When did World War II and the holocaust end? • How did Adolph Hitler die?

Important Websites to Consider • The Holocaust History Project http: //www. holocaust-history. org • A Cybrary of the Holocaust http: //remember. org • The Holocaust: A Learning Site for Students http: //www. ushmm. org/outreach