Elie Wiesel and Holocaust Awareness
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Objective
I can identify Elie Wiesel's contributions to Holocaust awareness.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum · 8:05
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Elie Wiesel survived the Holocaust and dedicated his life to educating the world so that it would never be forgotten.
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During the Holocaust, Jews were forced to live in areas called ghettos, and many were deported to killing centers like Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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Elie Wiesel shared his experiences through his memoir Night and believed that anyone who listens to a witness becomes a witness.
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Practice
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What was Elie Wiesel's primary goal in sharing his experiences during the Holocaust?
Elie Wiesel received which prestigious award for his work as a human rights activist?
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Exit ticket
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“What is one specific action Elie Wiesel took to contribute to Holocaust awareness after surviving the Holocaust?”
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