History of the Holocaust Why take this course? Course Overview
Dec 27, 2015
History of the Holocaust History of the Holocaust
Why take this course?
Course Overview
Why take this course?
Course Overview
History of the Holocaust at SWHistory of the Holocaust at SW
It is the first year this course will be taught at Lincoln Southwest High School
The Social Studies Department will offer this course 3 times throughout the 2009-2010 school year
Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Watson will teach the course this year
It is the first year this course will be taught at Lincoln Southwest High School
The Social Studies Department will offer this course 3 times throughout the 2009-2010 school year
Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Watson will teach the course this year
10 reasons to take this course10 reasons to take this course
1. Teaching of Tolerance 2. Understanding the organized attempt
throughout history to eliminate various ethnic groups
3. Identify and analyze applicable theories of human nature and behavior
4. Understanding where genocide originates from 5. Understanding the role of personal
responsibility in regards to fighting racism and hatred
1. Teaching of Tolerance 2. Understanding the organized attempt
throughout history to eliminate various ethnic groups
3. Identify and analyze applicable theories of human nature and behavior
4. Understanding where genocide originates from 5. Understanding the role of personal
responsibility in regards to fighting racism and hatred
10 reasons to take this course10 reasons to take this course
6. Examine the entire history of humanity through the Jewish Holocaust
7. Understanding that the Holocaust was preventable
8. Explore dangers of remaining silent 9. Examine how governments can implement
destructive policies 10. Gain insight on the historical, social, religious,
political, and economic factors that resulted in the Holocaust
6. Examine the entire history of humanity through the Jewish Holocaust
7. Understanding that the Holocaust was preventable
8. Explore dangers of remaining silent 9. Examine how governments can implement
destructive policies 10. Gain insight on the historical, social, religious,
political, and economic factors that resulted in the Holocaust
Definitions…Definitions…
As a group, discuss and define the terms on the separate sheet of paper.
After all groups are finished, we will discuss your definitions of the terms.
As a group, discuss and define the terms on the separate sheet of paper.
After all groups are finished, we will discuss your definitions of the terms.
Key DefinitionsKey Definitions
Discrimination Action based on prejudice or biased beliefs that results in unfair
treatment of individuals or groups Prejudice
An opinion or attitude about a group or its individual members. Usually a negative attitude
Racism A set of beliefs based on perceived “racial” superiority and
inferiority A system of domination that is played out in everyday interactions
Stereotyping/Generalizations A simplistic and exaggerated belief, often negative, about
individual characteristics generalized to all people within that group
Discrimination Action based on prejudice or biased beliefs that results in unfair
treatment of individuals or groups Prejudice
An opinion or attitude about a group or its individual members. Usually a negative attitude
Racism A set of beliefs based on perceived “racial” superiority and
inferiority A system of domination that is played out in everyday interactions
Stereotyping/Generalizations A simplistic and exaggerated belief, often negative, about
individual characteristics generalized to all people within that group
Civil Rights vs. Human RightsCivil Rights vs. Human Rights
Civil Rights The rights belonging to an individual by virtue of
citizenship Human Rights
Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and
rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”
-United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Civil Rights The rights belonging to an individual by virtue of
citizenship Human Rights
Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and
rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”
-United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Defining the HOLOCAUSTDefining the HOLOCAUST
Holocaust The state-sponsored, systematic persecution and
annihilation of European Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945.
Jews were the primary victims Also targeted: Gypsies, the handicapped, the Poles,
homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents
Holocaust The state-sponsored, systematic persecution and
annihilation of European Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945.
Jews were the primary victims Also targeted: Gypsies, the handicapped, the Poles,
homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents
What is Genocide?What is Genocide?
The deliberate and systematic destruction of a religious, racial, national, or cultural group.
The deliberate and systematic destruction of a religious, racial, national, or cultural group.
What is anti-Semitism?What is anti-Semitism?
Prejudice or discrimination, often violent, directed at Jews Dislike, fear, and persecution of Jews “The longest hatred”
Prejudice or discrimination, often violent, directed at Jews Dislike, fear, and persecution of Jews “The longest hatred”
History of Anti-SemitismHistory of Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitism dates back to Roman times Most Christians believed that the Jews were
responsible for crucifying Jesus Christ Jesus executed by the Roman Government because he
was seen a a political threat to their rule As Christianity spread throughout Europe, laws
were passed to “protect” the “faithful” from Jewish “contamination” Jews became part of a minority religion Jews do not share the Christian belief that Jesus is the Son
of God Christian Crusades attacked Jewish communities to
convert Jews to Christianity
Anti-Semitism dates back to Roman times Most Christians believed that the Jews were
responsible for crucifying Jesus Christ Jesus executed by the Roman Government because he
was seen a a political threat to their rule As Christianity spread throughout Europe, laws
were passed to “protect” the “faithful” from Jewish “contamination” Jews became part of a minority religion Jews do not share the Christian belief that Jesus is the Son
of God Christian Crusades attacked Jewish communities to
convert Jews to Christianity
History of Anti-Semitism History of Anti-Semitism
The Catholic Church did not allow Christians to be moneylenders Jews had few other ways of earning a living Many became bankers
Stereotyping of Jews as money-hungry exploiters
Throughout history, many religious leaders tried to convert Jews with little success
Throughout history, Jews have been driven from their homelands…many settled in Poland and the Soviet Union
The Catholic Church did not allow Christians to be moneylenders Jews had few other ways of earning a living Many became bankers
Stereotyping of Jews as money-hungry exploiters
Throughout history, many religious leaders tried to convert Jews with little success
Throughout history, Jews have been driven from their homelands…many settled in Poland and the Soviet Union
History of Anti-SemitismHistory of Anti-Semitism
1933: Hitler blamed the Jews for Germany’s economic, political, social, and ethical problems
1935: Defined Jews by race: “non-Aryans”
1933: Hitler blamed the Jews for Germany’s economic, political, social, and ethical problems
1935: Defined Jews by race: “non-Aryans”
What is an Aryan?What is an Aryan?
The Nazis applied the term to people of Northern European racial background. Used to preserve the purity of European
blood The “Master Race” Blond hair, blue eyes, pale skin
Seen a true beauty
The Nazis applied the term to people of Northern European racial background. Used to preserve the purity of European
blood The “Master Race” Blond hair, blue eyes, pale skin
Seen a true beauty
Basic Overview of the Jewish Holocaust Basic Overview of the Jewish Holocaust
When Adolf Hitler became Germany’s leader in 1933, he made anti-Semitism the official policy of the nation (until 1945).
No other persecution of Jews equals the extent and brutality of the Holocaust
When Adolf Hitler became Germany’s leader in 1933, he made anti-Semitism the official policy of the nation (until 1945).
No other persecution of Jews equals the extent and brutality of the Holocaust
Where did the Holocaust take place?Where did the Holocaust take place?
European JewsEuropean Jews
Jews have lived in Europe for more than 2000 years
In 1933, the total Jewish population of Europe was: 9.5 million 60% of the world’s Jewish population (15.3
million) 5 1/2 million lived in Poland and the Soviet
Union
Jews have lived in Europe for more than 2000 years
In 1933, the total Jewish population of Europe was: 9.5 million 60% of the world’s Jewish population (15.3
million) 5 1/2 million lived in Poland and the Soviet
Union
European Jewish PopulationEuropean Jewish Population
European Jewish Population Post-WWII
European Jewish Population Post-WWII
In 1950… The Jewish population in Europe was 3.5 million Most Jews (51%) lived in North and South America Only 1/3 of the world’s Jewish population lived in
Europe Jewish population in Poland was reduced to 45,000 All European countries saw a decline in their Jewish
population due to the Holocaust and to postwar emigration from Europe
2/3 European Jews had been killed
In 1950… The Jewish population in Europe was 3.5 million Most Jews (51%) lived in North and South America Only 1/3 of the world’s Jewish population lived in
Europe Jewish population in Poland was reduced to 45,000 All European countries saw a decline in their Jewish
population due to the Holocaust and to postwar emigration from Europe
2/3 European Jews had been killed
Aftermath of the Holocaust Aftermath of the Holocaust
6 million European Jews murdered 5 million others murdered 7-9 million displaced as refugees
6 million European Jews murdered 5 million others murdered 7-9 million displaced as refugees
This class will…This class will…
In this class, we will fill in all the blanks from post-WWI Europe to post-WWII Europe
We will discuss the course of the war and how the “Final Solution” resulted in the murder of more than 11 million people
We will discuss current events to examine what changes (if any) have been made since the Jewish Holocaust
In this class, we will fill in all the blanks from post-WWI Europe to post-WWII Europe
We will discuss the course of the war and how the “Final Solution” resulted in the murder of more than 11 million people
We will discuss current events to examine what changes (if any) have been made since the Jewish Holocaust
Homework assignmentHomework assignment
Find a current event that is an example of one of the terms we discussed today
Summarize the article and answer the following question: How does this article relate to one of the terms
we discussed today? How have these terms evolved over time?
In relation to the Holocaust and in 2009?
Find a current event that is an example of one of the terms we discussed today
Summarize the article and answer the following question: How does this article relate to one of the terms
we discussed today? How have these terms evolved over time?
In relation to the Holocaust and in 2009?
SourcesSources
United State Holocaust Memorial Museum website: www.ushmm.org
Jewish Virtual Library website: www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org
Simon Wiesenthal Center website: www.motlc.wiesenthal.com
Teaching Tolerance website: www.tolerance.org
United State Holocaust Memorial Museum website: www.ushmm.org
Jewish Virtual Library website: www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org
Simon Wiesenthal Center website: www.motlc.wiesenthal.com
Teaching Tolerance website: www.tolerance.org