The Night of Broken Glass
by Lisa Hayman
Introduction · Questions · Web Resources · The Big Question · Conclusion · Rubric · Guide
Introduction · Questions · Web Resources · The Big Question · Conclusion · Rubric · Guide
Introduction
Nazism, Jews, Holocaust and Aryans are all words associated with World War Two. This hunt is designed to provide you with an introduction to this topic.
Answers should be recorded in your workbooks.
Questions
- Explain what Kristallnacht was. When did it occur, by whom and why?
- How does Michael Bruce recall the events of Kristallnacht? Do you think he would be on objective onlooker? Explain your answer
- List the actions which Hitler took after becoming Chancellor of Germany. Explain the Nuremburg Laws. What was the outcome of the meeting conducted on November 12 by Hermann Goering.
- View the images and personal stories of Kristallnacht. How does this make you feel?
Web Resources Links
- KRISTALLNACHT
- A Pogrom in Germany and Austria
- Eyewitness accounts of Kristallnacht
- Kristallnacht
- Jewish Virtual Library
- Online Exhibition of Kristallnacht
The Big Question
In studying history we often comment that we should learn from past events. What do you think we should learn from Kristallnacht? Can you think of any world events since 1938 which have shown people discriminating against others?
Conclusion
What questions do you now have as a result of this activity? Email these to Lisa for discussion in class. If time allows search the web to find the answers.
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