Euphemism Nazis’ plan to kill all Jews in Europe and, later, the world Systematic, methodical, NOT random What are the implications, ramifications? 9.

STEPS IN THE FINAL SOLUTION

WHAT WAS THE FINAL SOLUTION?

• Euphemism• Nazis’ plan to kill all Jews in Europe and, later,

the world• Systematic, methodical, NOT random• What are the implications, ramifications?• 9 million Jews in Europe prior to Holocaust – 3

million alive after Holocaust

STEP 1 - IDENTIFICATION

• Passports• Synagogues• Court House Documentation• Civilians• Names

STEP 2 - SEPARATION

• Nuremburg Laws• Star of David Patches, Armbands

STEP 3 - CONCENTRATION

•Ghettos - Purpose, Living Conditions

STEP 4 - DEPORTATION

• Railroads were most efficient mode of moving Jews from ghettos to camps

• 80-100 persons per car• Trips averaged 5 days, some

more than 2 weeks

STEP 5 - EXTERMINATION• Einsatzgruppen – Babi Yar• Gassing vans• Zyklon B gas• Camps – Transit, Labor• Operation Reinhard – Death Camps