Holocaust Introduction Review

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Jews were living in every country in Europe before the Nazis came into power in _____.

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1933

Front

Approximately _____ Jews were found in all walks of life: farmers, factory workers, business people, doctors, teachers, and craftsmen.

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9 million

Front

The Soviet Union and Poland had the largest populations of Jews.

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True

Front

Jews have faced prejudice and discrimination for over 2,000 years.

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True

Front

Jews were _____ for many problems, such as the “Black Death,” which killed thousands in Europe during the Middle Ages.

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scapegoats

Front

Political leaders used anti-Semitism to portray Jews as a/an _____ rather than a religion.

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race

Front

After Germany lost World War I, a new government formed and became the Nazi Party.

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False; the new government became the Weimar Republic

Front

reparations (meaning _____)

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repay money

Front

Who did extremists blame for Germany’s defeat in WWI?

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Jews

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_____ is the total control of a country in the government’s hands. It rules using fear and paranoia, and crushes individual’s rights.

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Totalitarianism