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The Holocaust, an event forever engraved in history, was a mass extermination that occurred during World War II. It was orchestrated by Adolf Hitler, a power-hungry dictator, and the ruthless Nazi Party. Under their control, the German government systematically persecuted and murdered approximately six million Jews along with its collaborators. This sinister episode stemmed from…

The Holocaust aimed to eliminate 11 million individuals in Europe, over half of whom were Jewish. The blame for various troubles was placed on Jews due to German failures like World War I. Hitler fostered anti-Semitism within his army and across much of Europe. The Holocaust involved three stages with the goal of exterminating Jews….

The Maus series of books offers a powerful narrative about an individual’s firsthand experience during the Holocaust, diverging from the traditional novel format. These books employ comic panels to effectively communicate the story. Particularly controversial is the utilization of animals to represent various races, a depiction that amplifies the impact of the Holocaust’s atrocities compared…

            Teaching children about the Holocaust, indeed about any horrific chapter in human history, is a distinct challenge.  It is important for children to understand at an early age what man is capable of.  As will be noted by this discussion, so many very young individuals were forced to face the most terrible of his…

Heidi’s Dilemma By: Mailie Elganbaihy pr. 6 If it were up to me, I would hide Greta. If she was my best friend than of course I would. I would go and hide her in the secret room in the attic. My parents knew what Hitler was doing is wrong. By helping protect Greta does…

The Franks were once just a normal family, but when Hitler came into power things took a turn for the worst. The Frank Family consisted of Anne, Margot, Otto, and Edith. They resided in Amsterdam during WWII. In fear for their lives from the Nazis the Franks went into hiding with the Van Daans. At…