Holocaust
Definition
The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and its collaborators from 1941 to 1945, resulting in the death of six million Jews.
Analogy
Imagine a school bully who not only targets one specific student but also convinces others to join him in his cruel acts. This is similar to how Hitler targeted Jews during the Holocaust, convincing others that Jews were responsible for Germany's problems.
Related terms
Anti-Semitism: Prejudice or discrimination against Jews.
Concentration Camps: These were places where Nazis held people they considered enemies of the state, including Jews. Conditions were brutal and many died from starvation, disease or execution.
Final Solution: The Nazi plan for extermination of Jews during WWII.
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How many Jews were deported to German death camps by Hungary during the Holocaust?
Which event marked the beginning of the systematic persecution and extermination of Jews during the Holocaust?
Which camp was the largest and most infamous death camp during the Holocaust?
What event led to the Allied forces understanding the scope of violence during the Holocaust?
What was the purpose of the Nazi propaganda campaign against Jews during the Holocaust?
What was the purpose of the concentration camp system established by the Nazis during the Holocaust?
How did the Holocaust impact Jewish communities in Europe?
What was the Holocaust during World War II?
What was a significant effect of the Holocaust on post-World War II society?
What is the Holocaust most accurately defined as?
Who was primarily targeted in the Holocaust?
Who ordered and implemented the Final Solution during the Holocaust?
What was the primary purpose of concentration camps during the Holocaust?
Which event marked the end of the Holocaust?
Which individual is known for saving Jews by employing them in his factories during the Holocaust?
Whose speeches inspired many to resist and survive the atrocities of the Holocaust?
What event marked the start of the Holocaust?
Which concentration camp is often recognized as the deadliest during the Holocaust?
What was used to mark Jews for identification during the holocaust?
Who was the primary instigator of the Holocaust?
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