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Understanding Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the rise of anti-Semitism leading up to the Holocaust, focusing on reading comprehension and critical analysis of historical sources and events.

Topics covered:

#Anti-Semitism
#Explain the reasons behind the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe before WWII
#Compare different sources to understand attitudes toward Jewish communities
#Standard
#World War I
#Reading Comprehension
#History
#World War II
#Analyse how anti-Semitic beliefs contributed to the Holocaust
#Outline key events related to anti-Semitism during the 20th century
#The Holocaust

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Understanding Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Anti-Semitism

Source A: Excerpts from Nazi propaganda

'The Jewish race is the root of all evil in our society. They are responsible for our economic difficulties and moral decline.' Provenance: Nazi propaganda leaflet, 1933.

1.
Explain how Source A portrays Jewish people and their role in society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views expressed in Source A with what you know about anti-Semitic beliefs in Nazi Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Legal and Social Discrimination

Source B: The Nuremberg Laws, 1935

'Jews are forbidden to marry or have sexual relations with persons of German or related blood. They cannot hold government or civil service positions.' Provenance: Official Nazi legislation.

1.
Outline the main restrictions imposed by the Nuremberg Laws on Jewish people. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of these laws on Jewish communities in Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

The Rise to Violence

Source C: Kristallnacht Report, 1938

'Synagogues and Jewish businesses were vandalized and destroyed overnight. Many Jews were arrested and taken to concentration camps.' Provenance: Official report from the Nazi government.

1.
Explain what happened during Kristallnacht and its significance. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the events of Kristallnacht with earlier anti-Semitic actions. How did this event change Nazi policies? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

The Holocaust Begins

Source D: Excerpt from a Nazi official's speech, 1942

'The final solution must be carried out with determination. All Jewish presence must be eradicated.' Provenance: Speech by Heinrich Himmler.

1.
Explain the meaning of the 'Final Solution' as described in Source D. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how anti-Semitic beliefs and policies led to the Holocaust. Use examples from the sources. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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