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What was the primary purpose of the Nuremberg Laws established in 1935?
What was the primary purpose of the Nuremberg Laws established in 1935?
- To provide citizenship to all residents of Germany
- To establish legal discrimination against Jews (correct)
- To enhance Jewish participation in the civil service
- To promote intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews
Which event marked a significant transition towards violent persecution of Jews?
Which event marked a significant transition towards violent persecution of Jews?
- The establishment of concentration camps
- The Wannsee Conference
- The rise of Nazi ideology
- Kristallnacht (correct)
Which was a consequence of Hitler's blame on Jews for Germany's problems?
Which was a consequence of Hitler's blame on Jews for Germany's problems?
- Increased support for Jewish rights
- Opportunities for Jews in government positions
- Diminished antisemitism throughout Germany
- Legal restrictions on Jewish employment (correct)
What was the estimated number of total victims during the Holocaust?
What was the estimated number of total victims during the Holocaust?
Which camp was the largest death camp in the Holocaust?
Which camp was the largest death camp in the Holocaust?
Flashcards
Antisemitism
Antisemitism
A governmental policy based on hostility toward Jews, often involving discrimination and violence.
Holocaust
Holocaust
The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and extermination of six million Jews by the Nazi regime during World War II.
Genocide
Genocide
The deliberate and planned killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Concentration Camps
Concentration Camps
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Wannsee Conference
Wannsee Conference
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