Military Trials Begin At Nuremberg

The video introduces the Nuremberg Trials, where Allied nations prosecuted top Nazi leaders for crimes against humanity. It contrasts these with earlier, swift trials for minor Nazi offenders, highlighting the gravity and significance of the Nuremberg proceedings.

Which countries were involved in the Nuremberg Trials against the Nazi leaders?

• France, Russia, Great Britain, and the United States

• Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain

• Canada, Australia, India, and China

• Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Chile

What were the top Nazi leaders charged with during the Nuremberg Trials?

• Mass crimes against humanity

• Petty theft

• Tax evasion

• Espionage

Before the Nuremberg Trials, how were smaller Nazi criminals typically dealt with?

• They were given community service

• They were sent to rehabilitation centers

• They faced swift and violent ends

• They were exiled to other countries

What crime did the German civilians commit that led to their death sentence by a US military tribunal?

• Destroying military equipment

• Robbing a bank

• Murdering six unarmed American aviators

• Spying on the US military

What was the outcome for the German civilians tried by the US military tribunal?

• They were sentenced to life imprisonment

• They were deported

• They were sentenced to death

• They were acquitted