2QuestionsforReading2Holocaust1.doc

2-Readings About the Holocaust Questions (2 pages) Write the answers in the space provided. Please use complete sentences

1-Describe the impact of "Heil Hitler" on the German child. How would this affect his world

view?

2-How did the practices described in the article help discrimination to become a habit?

3-What was the purpose of education in Nazi Germany? How was the emphasis of education for girls different from that for boys?

4-What are the implications for individuals and groups swearing an oath to an individual (such

as Hitler) rather than to a nation or country?

5-Describe how the Nazis used words to control thoughts.

6-How can propaganda be a dangerous tool for a government?

7-Why did the Berlin roundup in February, 1943 create such resistance? Why did Goebbels give in to the resisters?

8- In your own words, summarize the various rescuers described.

9-What did you learn from the stories of the rescuers? Why do you think some people and communities became rescuers while others remained bystanders?

10-How were the Danes able to resist the Nazis? What was the result?

11-Why do you think the people of Le Chambon refused to turn Trocme in to the Nazis?

12-How do these stories show that one individual can make a difference?