Holocaust Introduction Review

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What was the largest population of Jews during the Holocaust?

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The largest populations of Jews were in the Soviet Union and Poland.

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What event marked the beginning of World War II?

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Germany invaded Poland in 1939.

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Where did many Jews relocate during and after the Holocaust?

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Many Jews relocated to the newly formed Jewish state of Israel or the United States.

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What does 'reparations' mean in the context of post-World War I Germany?

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Reparations refer to the repayment of money totaling $70 billion to countries damaged in the war.

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What term describes Jews being blamed for various problems in history?

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Scapegoats.

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What was the impact of the 'Black Death' on Jewish communities in Europe?

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Jews were often scapegoated and blamed for the outbreak.

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What was the significance of the Nuremberg Laws?

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The Nuremberg Laws were anti-Semitic laws in Nazi Germany that stripped Jews of citizenship and rights.

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What was the purpose of concentration camps during the Holocaust?

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Concentration camps were used to imprison, exploit, and exterminate Jews and other targeted groups.

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What does the term 'genocide' mean?

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Genocide refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or cultural group.

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What role did propaganda play in the Holocaust?

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Propaganda was used to dehumanize Jews and justify their persecution.