TOPIC EIGHT Nazi Actions Towards Jewish People 1933-45 Flashcards
Why were the Nazis anti-semetic?
Nazis belonged to the ‘superior’ Aryan race and felt Jews were inferior, blamed them for Germany’s defeat in WW1, some Germans felt Jews controlled too many top jobs like law jobs
What did the Nazis do to stop Jews earning money?
In 1933 Jews were banned from civil service and key media jobs. Their shops were boycotted once a week
What was the Reich Citizenship Law?
Jews were deprived of many political and economical rights. They were made wards of the state
What was the Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honour?
It became illegal for Jews and aryans to get married or have sexual relations
How were Jews excluded from German life in 1935?
Excluded from parks, public places, cafes, swimming pools etc
How were Jews excluded from German life in 1938?
Were banned from legal practises and had to use new names - Isreal for men and Sarah for women
Who attacked the Jews during the Night of the Broken Glass (Kristallnacht)?
SS
What happened during the Night of the Broken Glass (Kristallnacht)?
Many Jews were attacked, killed and sent to concentration camps. Their homes and shops were destroyed
Where did the Night of the Broken Glass (Kristallnacht) take place?
Paris
When did the Night of the Broken Glass (Kristallnacht) happen?
9th-10th November 1938
Why did the Night of the Broken Glass (Kristallnacht) happen?
A Jew murdered a Nazi diplomat
What was the Madagascar Plan?
To exile all of Europe’s Jews to Madagascar
When was the Madagascar Plan made?
1940
Did the Madagascar Plan succeed or fail?
Failed - it was impossible because the British Navy was blocking German ports (due to war)
What was Einstazgruppen?
SS groups rounded up Jews in Poland and executed them
