The term genocide was not coined until 1943 when Raphael Lamkin used it to describe the Nazi reign in Europe (ROD notes). Genocide refers to the systematic destruction of a racial or cultural group. Two examples of this are the Holocaust and the Rape of Nanking. The Holocaust deals with the Nazi’s takeover of Europe during World War II‚ and the Rape of Nanking is the Japanese invasion of China in the late 1930’s. These events in history serve a painful reminder of the cruelest depths of human nature
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The Holocaust‚ one of the biggest events to happen in history‚ is being debated whether to teach it in school or not. The Holocaust was a big event in history that every child has to learn about at some point. That point should be in 8th grade. That is when the kids start to be more mature and can handle the horribly detailed events of the Holocaust. The Holocaust should be taught in the 8th grade because it is a very important part of history and 8th graders are more mature at that age. The
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The Holocaust (1933 – 1955) is‚ with no doubt‚ one of the most horrific occurrences in modern history in which millions of Jews and other groups perceived as “inferior” by the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party) were persecuted. A question that surrounds the holocaust is whether or not the extermination of the Jews had been intended from the start. The structuralist argument states that there was no long-term plan from the Nazis to exterminate the Jewish people‚ but that it was
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effect on someones life. Art can come in many different forms ‚but movies and books are the most notable of the list. The movie interstellar gives in-depth view of how big the universe is and just how much we dont know about it. While the book "The Holocaust" gives you a perspective of how hard life was for Jews living within that period. In other words art gives you a new perspective on things you not very aware of. The movie "interstellar was made in 2012 and with its release brought waves of critical-thinking
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“Night of November 9–10‚ 1938‚ when German Nazis attacked the Jewish population and there homes. The name Kristallnacht comes from the litter of broken glass left on the streets after the war. The violence continued on November 10‚ and in some places acts of violence continued on for more and more days to pass. Although the events of the Night of Broken Glass only took place on the 9th of November 1938 and the number of assaults against the Jews had increased throughout the autumn season in 1938
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websites that I found on the holocaust and also I will tell you about the word "holocaust‚" made from the Greek words "holos" (whole) and "kaustos" (burned)‚ these words were historically used to describe a sacrificial offering burned on an altar. But since 1945‚ the word has taken on a new and horrible meaning: the mass murder of some 6 million European jews as well as members of some other persecuted groups. And about the others which say the same thing which is the holocaust was the systematic‚ bureaucratic
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These Jews were part of the German community. More importantly‚ they were humans who deserved consideration. Ironically‚ the United States fought against the German Nazis to end the Holocaust; Now‚ the same United States that believes in “liberty for all” has enforced something just as gruesome. The modern way to have lack of heart is displayed in the form of deportation. Deportation not only separates families but also takes people to
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were the causes of the Holocaust? The main factors that led to the Holocaust were social‚ political and economic. There was a global economic crisis that led to mass unemployment and that led to the migration of people that were seeking for work. The political situation in Poland that raised to antisemitism led to many Jews fleeing to Germany. Germans hatred towards the Jewish race was the main reason of the dreadful holocaust. The holocaust was full of racism. The holocaust started on January 30th
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crimes committed against groups with the intent to destroy the existence of the group” (Holocaust Museum Houston). Also‚ “it is a coordinated plan of different actions aiming at the destruction of essential foundations of the life of national groups‚ with the aim of annihilating the group themselves” (Holocaust Museum Houston). A textbook genocide such as the Holocaust is best described in the eight stages (Holocaust Museum Houston). In the beginning stages‚ it is mainly mentally killing the race‚
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take their seats‚ he begins to explain their next unit. It is on the Holocaust. His eyes rove over his class. Some seem excited‚ others confused‚ still others uncomfortable. He knows what some of the parents teach their children about the Holocaust. Explaining that he has a backup unit planned‚ in case of controversy‚ the teacher asks his students to take a silent vote with their eyes closed: should they learn about the Holocaust‚ or proceed to the backup unit? Teachers‚ parents‚ and students struggle
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