AP European History
Antisemitism is the prejudice, discrimination, or hostility against Jewish people, often manifesting in harmful stereotypes, social ostracism, or violent acts. This term is deeply connected to the historical context of the Holocaust, where systemic antisemitism escalated into one of history's most horrific genocides, leading to the murder of six million Jews during World War II. Understanding antisemitism helps to grasp how deeply ingrained biases can culminate in catastrophic events.