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Ghettos

Definition

Ghettos were segregated neighborhoods or areas in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II where Jewish people were forced to live. They were often overcrowded and had terrible living conditions.

Analogy

Imagine being invited to a party but instead of enjoying the celebration with everyone else, you are confined to a small, cramped room with limited resources. That's what it was like for Jews in ghettos during WWII.

Related terms

Concentration Camps: These were large prison camps where Jews and other persecuted groups were sent by the Nazis. Conditions in concentration camps were even worse than in ghettos.

Final Solution: This term refers to the Nazis' plan to systematically exterminate all European Jews. The establishment of ghettos was part of this plan.

Nazi Occupation: This phrase describes the period when Nazi Germany took control over various countries in Europe during WWII, imposing their rule and implementing policies like establishing ghettos.