World War II and the Holocaust Flashcard

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When did World War II occur?

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1939-1945

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Who were the primary powers involved in World War II? Options: United States, Russia, China; United States, United Kingdom, Germany; Australia, Canada, India; France, Japan, Italy

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United States, United Kingdom, Germany

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What does the term 'Holocaust' refer to?

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The persecution of six million Jews by the Nazi regime

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What did the Nazis believe in, which targeted Jews as racial enemies?

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Anti-Semitism

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How were Jews depicted in the graphic novel Maus II?

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As mice

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What organization was established as a result of World War II to maintain peace and prevent future conflicts?

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United Nations

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What marked the beginning of the nuclear age during World War II?

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The development and use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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What is the impact of the war that is still felt today?

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The pursuit of peace

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What is the main message of the text?

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The need for tolerance and understanding

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What is the purpose of sharing the stories of Holocaust survivors?

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To remember the atrocities committed during the Holocaust