YR 8 - WW2 & Holocaust [Part 1]

Question 1

What was the Kristallnacht?

Answer 1

The Kristallnacht was a pogrom and happened in the year 1939. It is where around 100 Jews were killed and 20,000 sent to concentration parks.

Question 2

What were the consequences of the Munich Putsch?

Answer 2

• Hitler writes Mein Kampf, very influential book in the long-term (used to spread ideology when he was ruling).
• Hitler had a short sentence even though treason would get you a life sentence. This is because the judges were sympathetic.
• 16 Nazis were killed and used as Martyrs.
• Hitler failed to overthrow German Governments.
• Nazis focussed on gaining power through politics instead of revolution. (38% vote in 1932)
• Nazi party made illegal which made it difficult for them to gain power as they were given a bad reputation.

Question 3

What were the consequences of Kristallnacht?

Answer 3

• The life of German Jews was difficult as jews were very isolated from society.
• The Jews had to pay a collective fine which left them feeling humiliated.
• Ordinary Germans stayed as bystanders (didn’t help or intervene) which led to the Nazi thinking the ordinary germans supported the persecution making them increase the persecution.