The Children Who Escaped the Nazis

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What was the Kindertransport?

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The Kindertransport was a rescue mission that took place before World War II, which allowed thousands of Jewish children to escape from Nazi Germany and other parts of Europe to safety in Britain.

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What was the author's purpose in writing 'The Children Who Escaped the Nazis'?

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To provide information about Kindertransport.

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What does the term 'mitigate' mean?

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To lessen.

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How did Germany's loss in World War I affect its citizens?

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It left Germans feeling discouraged, angry, and eager to believe Hitler's promises.

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What was Lore's experience in England after escaping the Nazis?

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Lore was treated with kindness, but still felt like an outsider.

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What did Hitler mean when he denounced the Jews?

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He was saying they were bad or wrong.

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What is the significance of the Kindertransport in history?

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It represents a humanitarian effort to save children from persecution during the Holocaust.

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What emotions did many Germans feel after World War I?

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Many felt discouraged and angry.

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What does it mean to 'denounce' someone?

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To publicly declare that someone is wrong or bad.

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Why did some people in Germany support Hitler?

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They were eager to believe his promises of restoring Germany's strength after the loss in World War I.