Nazi persecution of Jewish people
I can explain how Nazi persecution of Jews developed over time.
Nazi persecution of Jewish people
I can explain how Nazi persecution of Jews developed over time.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Nazis believed Jews were 'inferior' and enemies of Germany.
- The Nazis subjected German Jews to persecution from 1933 onwards.
- The Nazis wanted to exclude the Jews from German society.
- Nazi persecution became more violent in 1938, including during Kristallnacht.
- Some Jews emigrated to escape Nazi persecution.
Keywords
Antisemitism - hate directed at Jewish people, or cruel or unfair treatment of people because they are Jewish
Boycott - a situation in which people refuse to buy, use or do something because they do not approve of it
Synagogue - Jewish place of worship
Looted - to steal from shops and houses during a period of fighting
Emigrate - to permanently move out of a country
Common misconception
Nazi antisemitism meant they were immediately violent towards Jews.
Open violence as a part of Nazi persecution only became common in 1938.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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