1. the HOLOCAUST

2. 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.

3. NOTES

4. NAZI CONTROL
1933
The Nazis take control of Germany in January.

5. DACHAU OPENS
1933
The first concentration camp opens in March.

6. Jews were systematically sent to these camps.
CONCENTRATION CAMPS
Jews were systematically sent to these camps.

7. NUREMBURG LAWS 1935 Nuremburg Laws strip Jews of their civil rights.
Anti-Semitism spreads throughout Germany.

8. NOTES

9. THE MASTER RACE
Nazi Germany identifies and attempts to create the “Master Race”, the Aryan race.

10. KRISTALLNACHT
1938
“The Night of Broken Glass” destroys Jewish businesses in Germany.

11. YELLOW STAR OF DAVID
1939
Nazis order Jews to wear the Yellow Star of David.

12. NOTES

13. CHELMO OPENS
1941
The first death or extermination camp opens in December;
Auschwitz opens soon after.

14. NOTES

15. CONCENTRATION CAMP LIFE
Nazis confiscated Jewish property, including their gold teeth fillings.

16. CONCENTRATION CAMP LIFE
Sleeping Quarters

17. CONCENTRATION CAMP LIFE
Starvation

18. CONCENTRATION CAMP LIFE
Death

19. THE FINAL SOLUTION
1942
Hitler gives order to kill all Jews. He attempts to rid Europe of Jews.

20. NOTES

24. DEATH MARCHES
1945
As Allies approach, Nazis begin death marches.

25. LIBERATION
1945
VE Day celebrated on May 8th.

26. NUREMBURG TRIALS
1945
In November, Nazis are charged with war crimes; many are convicted and executed.