Why did Nazis burn books? Understanding key vocabulary

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Dictatorship

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A form of government in which one person or a small group holds all the power and makes decisions without the people's input, often leading to oppression and a lack of freedom.

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Propaganda

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Information, often biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view, aiming to influence people's beliefs and behaviors.

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Censorship

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The suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, or other information, often used by governments to control what people can see or hear.

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Annihilation

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Complete destruction or obliteration. In the context of the Holocaust, it refers to the systematic killing of millions of people.

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Genocide

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The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or religious group; considered one of the worst crimes against humanity.

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Totalitarian

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A regime that seeks to control every aspect of public and private life, often using fear and propaganda to maintain power.

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Dissent

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The expression of disagreement or opposition to an idea or policy, often punished harshly in oppressive regimes.

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Subversive

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Actions or ideas intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority, seen as a threat by those in power.

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Confiscation

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The act of taking someone's property, often by the government, usually without compensation. It is used to suppress dissent or control resources.

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Holocaust

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The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime during World War II, one of the most horrific events in history.