History

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What event is referred to as the "Night of Broken Glass"?

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Kristallnacht

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When did Kristallnacht occur?

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November 9–10, 1938

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What was the pretext used by the Nazis to justify Kristallnacht?

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The assassination of a Nazi diplomat in Paris by Herschel Grynszpan

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Which group was primarily targeted during Kristallnacht?

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Jews

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What types of properties were destroyed during Kristallnacht?

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Jewish-owned homes, businesses, and synagogues

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Approximately how many synagogues were destroyed during Kristallnacht?

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Over 1,000

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What was the immediate consequence for Jewish men following Kristallnacht?

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They were sent to concentration camps.

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How did the international community respond to Kristallnacht?

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Many nations condemned the violence but took little action.

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What was the Nazi government's reaction after Kristallnacht?

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They blamed the Jewish population and imposed fines on them

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What was the Beer Hall Putsch?

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An attempted coup by Adolf Hitler and his supporters in Munich