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The Holocaust

The Holocaust. Chapter 24 Section 3. Why were the Jews targeted by the Nazis? The Nazis blamed the Jews for many of Germanys failures, including its economic problems and its defeat in World War I. What was Kristallnacht?

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The Holocaust

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  1. The Holocaust Chapter 24 Section 3

  2. Why were the Jews targeted by the Nazis? The Nazis blamed the Jews for many of Germanys failures, including its economic problems and its defeat in World War I. What was Kristallnacht? A two-day assault by the Nazis on Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues in which approximately 100 Jews were killed and many more were injured. Why was the United States willing to accept only a limited number of Jewish refugees? Many Americans feared that letting in more refugees during the Great Depression would threaten economic recovery and create job loss among Americans.

  3. How did the Jews in the ghettos challenge the Nazis? Some formed resistance movements, while others published underground newspapers, set up secret schools and kept theater and music alive. What was the “Final Solution” and why was it implemented? The effort to kill the entire population of Jews to keep them from “destroying” the purity of the “master race” of Aryans. What methods did the Nazis use to kill the occupants of the concentration camps? Gassing, shooting, hanging, poisoning, and medical experiments.

  4. America Moves Toward War Chapter 24 Section 4

  5. Two-Column Notes LeftRight Moving Cautiously Away A. Cash-and-Carry From Neutrality B. Tripartite Pact C. Selective Service The Great Arsenal of A. Lend-Lease Plan Democracy B. German Wolf Packs Japan Attacks the U.S. A. Who is Hideki Tojo? B. Why did the U.S. cut off trade with Japan? C. How did Japan react?

  6. Two-Column Notes Continued LeftRight Peace talks Questioned A. Why did the U.S. question the validity of the peace talks with Japan? B. Thoroughly explain the attack on Pearl Harbor Reaction to Pearl Harbor What was Roosevelt’s biggest fear about entering WWII?

  7. Two-Column Notes Moving Cautiously Away From Neutrality Cash-and-Carry: Nations could buy American arms as long as they paid cash and carried the goods on their own ships. Tripartite Pact: Japan, Germany, and Italy (Axis Powers) Selective Service: First peacetime military draft. 16 million men between 16-35 were registered.

  8. The Great Arsenal of Democracy Lend-Lease Plan: U.S would lend or lease arms and other supplies to any country whose defense was vital to the United States. German Wolf Packs: German submarines traveling in groups of 15-20. Sank British and U.S. cargo.

  9. Japan Attacks the U.S. Who was Hideki Tojo? Militant Japanese General/Prime Minister of Japan Why did the U.S. cut off trade with Japan? Japan began attacking French military bases and pushing southward. U.S. placed a trade embargo on Japan which included oil. (This could defeat Japan) How did Japan react? Tried to persuade the U.S. to end its oil embargo, or would seize the oil fields in the Dutch East Indies and declare war.

  10. Peace Talks Questioned Why did the U.S. question the validity of the peace talks with Japan? During “peace” talks-the U.S. had broken Japan’s secret communication codes and knew that Japan was preparing for a strike. Thoroughly explain the attack on Pearl Harbor: -Sunk or badly damaged 18 ships -Destroyed or damaged 350 airplanes -2400 people died/1,178 people wounded -More damage than the U.S. Navy had suffered in all of WWI

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