Holocaust Background

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Objective

I can describe some of the key events and groups of people involved in the Holocaust.

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Warm-up video

BBC Newsround · 2:59

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe two ways Jewish people were discriminated against in public places before World War II, according to the video.

2

What was Kristallnacht, and what happened during this event?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe one specific event that targeted Jewish people before World War II, according to the video. According to the video, what happened to people who were sent to concentration camps?

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