6. Persecution Of Jews and Minorities Flashcards
When did persecution of The Roma start?
Persecution began in 1936.
In what program were the Roma moved to concentration camps in?
Many Roma were rounded up
and placed in concentration
camps as part of ‘crime
prevention’ weeks.
What was Himmler calling for a solution to by 1938 in terms of the Roma?
By 1938 Himmler was calling
for a ‘solution’ to the Gypsy
question.
How many Roma were killed during the Holocaust?
700,000 Roma were killed in
the Holocaust, referred to as
the Porajamos.
When did attacks on homosexuals start?
From 1933 there were
attacks on homosexuals.
How many homosexual men were sent to concentration camps?
100,000 men were arrested
and 15,000 sent to
concentration camps for
being gay.
What did the Nazis do to homosexuals?
Some were castrated, others experimented on to find a
cure.
What were the Nazis views on lesbianism?
Lesbianism was forbidden,
but seen as asocial rather
than criminal.
What law allowed for the sterilisation of the disabled?
The Diseased Offspring
Law 1933, allowed for the
sterilisation of the disabled.
What could doctors perform after 1935 and how many people did this affect?
After 1935 doctors could
perform abortions without
permission. 300,000 women
were sterilised from 1939-1941.
When did the Nazis undertake a euthanasia programme and how many people were killed?
1939-41 the Nazis undertook
a euthanasia programme -
estimated 72,000 killed.
What did the mentally disabled have to wear in concentration camps?
In concentration camps the mentally disabled had to
wear a black triangle with the
word Blöd on it (stupid).
What actions did the Nazis take against Jews in 1933- 1934?
+ On 1 April 1933, the Nazis ordered a
boycott of all Jewish shops and businesses. The boycott lasted for one day. Many German citizens ignored the ban and continued to use Jewish-owned businesses as usual.
+ Also in April 1933, Jewish people were banned from working for the civil service.
+ Anti-Jewish propaganda.
What were the Nuremberg laws and when were they introduced?
+ In 1935, the Nuremberg Laws were passed.
+ The aim of these laws was to take away the rights of Jewish people to be citizens of Germany.
+ This did not mean they had to leave the country, but it took away their right to help or support from the government, which led to the withdrawal of state education and healthcare.
Why did persecution of the Jews slow down in 1936 - 1937?
The Berlin Olympics were held in 1936 and the Nazis didn’t want the world to judge them, however they banned most Jews from participating in the Berlin Olympics.
