history - the holocaust (copy)

Pyramid of Hatred

A model illustrating how positive acceptance of prejudice leads to escalating hatred, culminating in genocide.

Holocaust

The systematic, state-engineered genocide of the Jewish people by Nazi Germany, resulting in the death of approximately 6 million Jews.

Judaism

A monotheistic faith centered on the belief in one God, emphasizing community and family in religious practices.

Shabbat

A holy day of rest and spiritual enrichment in Judaism, occurring from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday.

Spiritual Resistance

Efforts by Jews to maintain their religious practices and morale in secret despite Nazi prohibitions.

Evolution of the Nazi Party

The transformation from the German Workers' Party to the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) with Hitler's rise to leadership.

Wall Street Crash (1929)

An event that severely impacted the German economy due to its dependence on American loans, leading to high unemployment and poverty.

Electoral Success (Nazi Party)

The increase in Nazi electoral support from 1928 to 1932, culminating in becoming the largest party in the Reichstag.

Nuremberg Laws

Legislation that defined citizenship in Nazi Germany based on racial purity and restricted rights for Jews.

Final Solution

Nazi plan initiated in 1941 aimed at the total extermination of the Jewish population in Europe.

Ghettoisation

The establishment of ghettos to isolate and segregate Jewish populations from non-Jewish communities.

Death Marches

Forced marches of concentration camp prisoners towards the interior of the Reich as Allied forces advanced.

Violent Resistance

Armed resistance by Jews against Nazi persecution, notably during uprisings in ghettos and extermination camps.

Nonviolent Resistance

Efforts by Jews to survive and resist cultural degradation during the Holocaust through smuggling and maintaining cultural identity.

Key Reasons Behind Death Marches

To prevent prisoners from falling into Allied hands, exploit labor, and maintain control over Jewish populations.