The Holocaust Tragedy
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What did the Nazi Party believe about the people of Germany?

  • They were born to coexist with 'inferior races'
  • They were born to rule over 'inferior races' (correct)
  • They were born to serve 'inferior races'
  • They were born to be equal with 'inferior races'
  • How did the Nazi Party treat Jewish people in Germany?

  • Given special privileges and rights
  • Allowed to go to all public places
  • Forced to wear yellow badges or white armbands (correct)
  • Encouraged to join the Nazi Party
  • What happened when German soldiers invaded Poland in 1939?

  • Germany stopped its military expansion
  • Poland joined forces with Germany
  • Germany signed a peace treaty with Poland
  • The Second World War began (correct)
  • What message did Hitler spread about Jewish people?

    <p>They were responsible for the problems Germany faced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the largest group of victims of the Holocaust?

    <p>Jewish people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated number of people who lost their lives during the Holocaust?

    <p>Up to 17 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of groups were targeted victims of the Holocaust?

    <p>People from specific regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who formed The Nazi Party in 1919?

    <p>Adolf Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the formation of The Nazi Party in 1919?

    <p>To improve economic conditions for the German people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from Jewish people, who else were targeted victims of the Holocaust?

    <p>Teachers and educators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nazi Party's Beliefs and Actions

    • The Nazi Party believed that Germans were superior to other races and ethnic groups.

    Treatment of Jewish People

    • The Nazi Party treated Jewish people with brutal repression, persecution, and violence, scapegoating them for Germany's economic and social problems.

    Invasion of Poland

    • When German soldiers invaded Poland in 1939, it led to the declaration of war by France and the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of World War II.

    Hitler's Propaganda

    • Hitler spread the message that Jewish people were a threat to Germany's purity and prosperity, and that they were responsible for the country's problems.

    Victims of the Holocaust

    • The largest group of victims of the Holocaust were Jewish people, who were systematically targeted and murdered by the Nazi regime.
    • An estimated 6 million people lost their lives during the Holocaust.

    Targeted Groups

    • The Holocaust targeted various groups, including Jews, Romani people, homosexuals, disabled individuals, and others who were deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.

    Formation of The Nazi Party

    • The Nazi Party was formed in 1919 by Adolf Hitler.

    Reasons for Formation

    • The main reason for the formation of The Nazi Party was to promote nationalist and anti-Semitic ideology, and to overthrow the Weimar Republic.

    Other Targeted Victims

    • Apart from Jewish people, other targeted victims of the Holocaust included Romani people, homosexuals, disabled individuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, and others who were deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.

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    Learn about the mass murder of millions of innocent people that occurred during the Second World War. Explore the impact on various racial and religious groups, as well as the challenges in estimating the number of victims.

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