Lasting 12 years, the Holocaust was the mass genocide of Jewish people, Jehovah’s Witnesses, homosexuals, and gypsies. It was estimated that 11 million people died during this time period, 6 million of which were Jews. The name Holocaust comes from the Greek word ‘Holokausten’, which means sacrifice by fire. According to most historians, the Holocaust began on April 1st, 1933, when Germany, under Nazi control, passed the first anti-semitic law, effectively boycotting all Jewish run businesses. Legislation against those of the Jewish faith continued to be passed and was referred to as the Nuremberg Laws. The horror of this event has caused many to study and learn from it so that it can never be allowed to happen again. To ensure that no one could ignore it’s happening, 17 countries have established laws banning Holocaust denial.
In order to settle World War I, the Treaty of Versailles was inaugurated, pinning responsibility of the war on Germany. The country was forced to pay reparations, demilitarize the Rhineland and cut down on military power. These harsh reparations led to German resentment of the Treaty and European powers in general. The reparations caused an economic depression in Germany and the country’s infrastructure seemed to be falling apart as the result. A …show more content…
This was so that no one could deny it’s happening and, additionally, so that the world could learn from this event and ensure that it will not be allowed to happen again. Holocaust education is taught worldwide to students of all ages to increase awareness. In Washington, D.C., USA, there is the Holocaust Museum, which attracts thousands of tourists each year who want to learn and reflect on the event. Overall, a global effort has worked to ensure we can learn from the Holocaust and ensure it won’t happen
In order to settle World War I, the Treaty of Versailles was inaugurated, pinning responsibility of the war on Germany. The country was forced to pay reparations, demilitarize the Rhineland and cut down on military power. These harsh reparations led to German resentment of the Treaty and European powers in general. The reparations caused an economic depression in Germany and the country’s infrastructure seemed to be falling apart as the result. A …show more content…
This was so that no one could deny it’s happening and, additionally, so that the world could learn from this event and ensure that it will not be allowed to happen again. Holocaust education is taught worldwide to students of all ages to increase awareness. In Washington, D.C., USA, there is the Holocaust Museum, which attracts thousands of tourists each year who want to learn and reflect on the event. Overall, a global effort has worked to ensure we can learn from the Holocaust and ensure it won’t happen