the HOLOCAUST
In 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany In 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. Shortly thereafter, the Holocaust begins. When the killing stopped, over 11 million people were dead, six million of which were Jewish.
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NAZI CONTROL 1933 The Nazis take control of Germany in January.
DACHAU OPENS 1933 The first concentration camp opens in March.
Jews were systematically sent to these camps. CONCENTRATION CAMPS Jews were systematically sent to these camps.
NUREMBURG LAWS 1935 Nuremburg Laws strip Jews of their civil rights. Anti-Semitism spreads throughout Germany.
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THE MASTER RACE Nazi Germany identifies and attempts to create the “Master Race”, the Aryan race.
KRISTALLNACHT 1938 “The Night of Broken Glass” destroys Jewish businesses in Germany.
YELLOW STAR OF DAVID 1939 Nazis order Jews to wear the Yellow Star of David.
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CHELMO OPENS 1941 The first death or extermination camp opens in December; Auschwitz opens soon after.
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CONCENTRATION CAMP LIFE Nazis confiscated Jewish property, including their gold teeth fillings.
CONCENTRATION CAMP LIFE Sleeping Quarters
CONCENTRATION CAMP LIFE Starvation
CONCENTRATION CAMP LIFE Death
THE FINAL SOLUTION 1942 Hitler gives order to kill all Jews. He attempts to rid Europe of Jews.
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DEATH MARCHES 1945 As Allies approach, Nazis begin death marches.
LIBERATION 1945 VE Day celebrated on May 8th.
NUREMBURG TRIALS 1945 In November, Nazis are charged with war crimes; many are convicted and executed.