Nuremburg Laws And The Loss Of basic Rights For Jews Flashcards
What were the Nuremberg Laws?
A set of laws enacted in 1935 that institutionalized racial discrimination against Jews in Nazi Germany.
True or False: The Nuremberg Laws stripped Jews of their German citizenship.
True
Fill in the blank: The Nuremberg Laws were established during the year _____.
1935
What was the primary purpose of the Nuremberg Laws?
To define who was considered a Jew and to exclude Jews from public life.
Which law specifically prohibited marriages between Jews and non-Jewish Germans?
The Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honor
Multiple Choice: What was one effect of the Nuremberg Laws on Jews in Germany? A) Increased political rights B) Loss of jobs C) Greater social acceptance
B) Loss of jobs
True or False: The Nuremberg Laws allowed Jews to participate in the German economy without restrictions.
False
What were the two primary laws that made up the Nuremberg Laws?
The Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honor and the Reich Citizenship Law.
Fill in the blank: The Nuremberg Laws were a key step in the systematic ____ of Jews in Nazi Germany.
persecution
Short Answer: How did the Nuremberg Laws affect the social status of Jews in Germany?
They were marginalized and excluded from social, political, and economic life.
Multiple Choice: Which group was primarily targeted by the Nuremberg Laws? A) Catholics B) Jews C) Communists
B) Jews
True or False: The Nuremberg Laws were widely accepted by the German population.
True
What was the Reich Citizenship Law?
It defined who was considered a citizen of the Reich, effectively excluding Jews from citizenship.
Fill in the blank: The Nuremberg Laws marked a significant turning point in the history of ____ in Europe.
anti-Semitism
Short Answer: What was one long-term consequence of the Nuremberg Laws?
They set the stage for further persecution and the eventual Holocaust.
Multiple Choice: The Nuremberg Laws were a response to which of the following? A) Economic crisis B) World War I C) Racial ideology
C) Racial ideology
True or False: The Nuremberg Laws only impacted Jews living in Germany.
False
What was the significance of the term ‘Aryan’ in the context of the Nuremberg Laws?
It referred to those deemed racially pure and superior, specifically non-Jewish Germans.
Fill in the blank: The Nuremberg Laws were part of a broader Nazi agenda of _____.
racial purity
Short Answer: How did the Nuremberg Laws affect Jewish education?
Jews were excluded from public schools and universities.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a restriction placed on Jews by the Nuremberg Laws? A) Banned from public offices B) Allowed to own businesses C) Prohibited from marrying non-Jews
B) Allowed to own businesses
True or False: The Nuremberg Laws were repealed shortly after they were enacted.
False
What was the role of propaganda in the enforcement of the Nuremberg Laws?
Propaganda was used to justify and promote the laws, fostering public support for anti-Jewish measures.
Fill in the blank: The Nuremberg Laws were a precursor to the more extreme measures of the _____.
Holocaust
Short Answer: In what ways did the Nuremberg Laws dehumanize Jews?
They stripped Jews of legal rights and portrayed them as inferior beings.
Multiple Choice: Which event followed the implementation of the Nuremberg Laws? A) Kristallnacht B) The Munich Agreement C) The start of World War II
A) Kristallnacht
True or False: The Nuremberg Laws were only enforced in Germany and not in occupied territories.
False
