Hitler’s attempt to accomplish “The Final Solution” The Holocaust Hitler’s attempt to accomplish “The Final Solution”

“Once I really am in power, my first and foremost task will be the annihilation of the Jews. . . until all Germany has completely been cleansed of Jews.” Adolf Hitler

Holocaust Station Activity As you know, WWII saw more civilian deaths than military deaths and the Holocaust was a major contributing factor. Genocide: the deliberate extermination of a racial, religious, or ethnic group. Who did the Holocaust target? Why? Today you are going to complete a Holocaust station activity. The purpose: work together in a group to teach yourselves about key aspects of the Holocaust. This is a sensitive subject! You need to take it seriously! This information will be included on your unit 8 exam. There are very specific requirements so follow all directions!

Holocaust Station Activity At each of the six stations there are folders with instructions. Start by reading these directions closely. Then, as a group, you will complete the task at each station. Remember you are teaching yourselves about this topic so you need to give each station your full attention and focus. You will be completing a worksheet as you progress throughout the stations (30 points!) Do NOT move ahead. Some stations take longer than others. You will be given 15-20 minutes at each station. It is imperative you stay on task and keep track of time.

Station 1: Holocaust Vocabulary & Puzzle Carina, Danielle B, Caiden, Haley, Elijah, Shane Station 2: Mein Kampf & Hitler’s Beliefs Emily B, Gillian, Jaydon, Kayla, Kameron, Precsilla Station 3: Personal Stories – survivors & victims Danielle F, Keyoung, Lily, Reece, Kaitlyn, Daniel J Station 4: Visual Aides & Picture Response Mar, Amya, Simon, Shelby, Marivel, Evan Station 5: Types of Concentration Camps & Death Toll Wyatt, Dionne, Allienna, Dausen, Liz, Samantha Station 6: How the Holocaust Occurred Sarah, Nick, Emalyn, Fernando, Halle

Station 1: Holocaust Vocabulary & Puzzle Melina, Devin, Trenton, Holly, Raquel, Madison Station 2: Mein Kampf & Hitler’s Beliefs Brendon, Alexis, Darius, Kate, Marce, Victorie Station 3: Personal Stories – survivors & victims Nick, Talia, Kinson, Amy, Adriana, Kenzie Station 4: Visual Aides & Picture Response Daniel, Jean, Abby, Jesus, Liz, Isabelle Station 5: Types of Concentration Camps & Death Toll Franklin, Natalie, Romina, Katrina, Mariah, Brian Station 6: How the Holocaust Occurred Salvador, Leanie, Veronica, Aubrie, Ashley

Anti-Semitism Aryans > Semites When Hitler became leader in 1933, he made anti-Semitism (discrimination directed at Jews) the official policy of Germany. This hatred led to the Holocaust: Nazi Germany’s mass murder of “undesirable races.” Included Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, disabled, mentally challenged, communists, homeless, and dissenters. Enforced by the Gestapo: Nazi secret police Nuremburg Laws: 1935 series of anti-Semitic laws; defined the targeted races Final Solution: Goal to annihilate all Jewish people; led by Heinrich Himmler

Himmler: Chief of German Police (SS) in the Third Reich

A child eats in the streets of the Warsaw ghetto. Warsaw, Poland.

Concentration Camps Labor Camps Transit and Collection Camps POW Camps Education Camps Hostage Camps Extermination/ Death Camps

Use of the Railroad

Concentration Camps

Dachau

A Jewish victim of life in a concentration camp

Mass grave of Holocaust victims

Once the people were killed, they were cremated in large furnaces like this one

Total Deaths: 9-11 Million

What other genocides have taken place since the Holocaust?

Finish Holocaust Stations!

Auschwitz

Auschwitz 3 million died here by systematic starvation, forced labor, lack of disease control, individual executions, and "medical experiments". Camp was divided into three parts: Auschwitz I – administration Auschwitz II – extermination camp Auschwitz III – labor camp Soviet troops liberated the camp on January 27, 1945, which came to be known as Holocaust Remembrance day.

Medical Experimentations

What was Hitler’s Final Solution? List three of Hitler’s Acts of Aggression that relate to the Final Solution. What is Anti-Semitism? Define genocide. What groups were targeted in the Holocaust? Why did German citizens allow the Holocaust to happen? Could anything have stopped Hitler? Why or why not? What about the U.S.?