What was the Holocaust? In 1921 Adolf Hitler became leader of the Nazi party. The Nazis were racists and believed that their race was superior to others. They also thought Germany was a more important country than its neighbours.

What was the Holocaust? Hitler introduced anti-Semitic laws which discriminated against Jewish people living in the areas he controlled. Some of these laws meant that Jewish children could no longer go to school, keep pets or have a bicycle. The Nazis believed that Jews were a problem that needed to be removed.

What was the Holocaust?

Hitler wanted Germany to control Europe. In 1939 Germany invaded Poland. This is how World War 2 began.

What was the Holocaust? The Second World War (World War 2) lasted from 1939 to It was fought in Europe, in Russia, North Africa and in Asia. 60 million people died in World War 2. About 40 million were civilians. Children as well as adults were affected by the war.

What was the Holocaust? Hitler wanted to make Germany bigger, so he invaded neighbouring countries and took them over. Many of the Jewish people living on land that he wanted for Germans were sent to concentration camps.

The Nazis and their collaborators were able to do these things partly because not enough people stood up to them.

Click above to watch the video: Helga’s Diary: The Holocaust through the eyes of a child.