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 HOLOCAUST WEBQUEST World History 2007-2008 PART ONE—DEFINING THE HOLOCAUST, GAINING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE, CREATING A OVERVIEW OF THE HOLOCAUST Use the following websites to answer the questions below www.ushmm.org/topics/ or www.google.com Step 1: Click on the Introduction to the Holocaust link. What is the time period (beginning and ending dates) of the Holocaust? Step 2: Click on the Pogroms. What is a pogrom and why were they used? Step 3: Click on Kristallnacht. What was Kristallnacht, when did it occur and why did it occur? Step 4: Click on Anti-Semitism. What does Anti-Semitism mean and when was the term first used? Step 5: Click on Final solution. What does Final Solution mean and what is its origin? How many Jews lost their lives? What fraction was this of the Jew living in Europe in 1939? Step 6: Click on Ghettos. What were the ghettos? Why were they established? How many ghettos were established? Step 7: Click on Resistance. Name and explain three types of resistance. PART TWO—PROVING THE HOLOCAUST At the conclusion of World War II, Allied forces moved through Europe. Almost immediately, reports surfaced from numerous sources telling of camps that were set up by the Nazis where prisoners were killed in large numbers. This gathering and execution came to be known as The Holocaust. In recent years, some individuals and political groups have been stating that there is evidence to show that the Holocaust did not happen as history has recorded it. You have been selected to gather and present information to show that the Holocaust DID indeed happen. As a member of a team, you will need to use all available resources to produce a thorough PowerPoint presentation revealing evidence of the Holocaust. The presentation must include at least 10 slides (Maximum of 15 slides). In addition to providing an overview of the Holocaust, you'll want to make sure your presentation includes numerous primary sources.
The Holocaust History Project (THHP) The site has a number of essays written by THHP members as well as many primary source documents such as letters and memos written by German Officials. Another source for Information including photographs is Special Learning Center of The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum . This site has a special learning center for students with maps and timelines. This is an educational forum bringing together Holocaust survivors, children of Holocaust survivors, art by children, educational efforts, and Books by Survivors to promote learning and remembering. This is a good source for overview material on The Holocaust. It also has information on current issues of anti-Jewish activities.
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