The persecution of minorities Flashcards
1
Q
Define the eugenics?
A
selecting the ‘best’ parents, preventing reproduction by ‘unsuitable’ parents
2
Q
What was racial hygiene?
A
Aryan race was super to others, Aryan Germans should only reproduce with other Aryans
3
Q
What were Hitler’s racial views?
A
- Aryan race was superior, blond hair, blue eyed
- ‘gypsies’ were unworthy of life
4
Q
What was anti-semitism?
A
hatred against jews
5
Q
What were the reasons for anti-semitism?
A
- blamed for the execution of Christ
- Jews were successful on finance
- their religion and customs ‘stand out’
6
Q
What were Slavs?
A
ancient tribes of people who migrated into Europe
7
Q
Who were gypsies?
A
Roma people, travelling from place to place
8
Q
What were the Nazi’s views on the gypsies?
A
did not work enough or contribute enough taxes
