The Holocaust: Significance & Factors of Anti-Semitism

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that contributed to anti-Semitism and its significance during the Holocaust period. Students will categorize, compare, and justify the importance of various factors involved.

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The Holocaust: Significance & Factors of Anti-Semitism

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Factors of Anti-Semitism

Source A: Excerpt from a political pamphlet in 1930s Germany 'The Jewish influence is corrupting our society and economy. We must take action to protect our national purity.' Provenance: Published by a nationalist political group in Germany, 1933.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A. Is it Political, Social, Economic, or Religious? Explain your choice. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of social and economic factors in promoting anti-Semitism during the 1930s. Use evidence from the worksheet and your own knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the religious factors that contributed to anti-Semitism in Europe prior to the Holocaust. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Explain why Political factors were more significant than Religious factors in the rise of anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany. Use evidence to justify your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in causing anti-Semitism: Political, Social, Economic, Religious. Justify your ranking with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse how economic instability in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s contributed to anti-Semitic attitudes. Include specific examples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain how social prejudices and stereotypes about Jews helped Nazi anti-Semitic propaganda. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Compare the influence of religious and political factors in shaping anti-Semitic attitudes in Nazi Germany. Use examples in your response. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
9.
Outline the main reasons why anti-Semitism became more widespread in Germany during the 1930s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
10.
Analyse the importance of propaganda in increasing anti-Semitic attitudes in Nazi Germany. Include examples of propaganda methods used. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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