Kristallnacht Flashcards
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What event is Kristallnacht?
Kristallnacht refers to the violent attacks on Jewish homes and businesses in Germany on November 9-10, 1938.
Who was Hersh Grynszpan?
Hersh Grynszpan was a Polish Jew who shot German diplomat Ernst von Rath on November 7, 1938.
What did Hitler encourage during Kristallnacht?
Hitler encouraged the SA, Gestapo, and Hitler Youth to violently attack Jewish homes and businesses.
How many Jewish businesses were attacked during Kristallnacht?
47,500 Jewish businesses were attacked and vandalized.
What happened to synagogues during Kristallnacht?
Over 200 synagogues were burnt down.
What was the German government’s response to the pogrom?
The German government announced that the Jews were to blame for the pogrom and imposed a fine of one billion reichmarks on the German Jewish community.
What happened to insurance payouts for Jews after Kristallnacht?
The German government confiscated all insurance payouts to Jews.
How many Jewish males were arrested during Kristallnacht?
The Gestapo and Storm Troopers arrested up to 30,000 Jewish males and transferred them to concentration camps.
What was the impact of civilian passivity during Kristallnacht?
The passivity expressed by most German civilians signaled to the Nazis that Germany was susceptible to more radical measures.
How many Jewish Germans died during Kristallnacht?
491 Jewish Germans died throughout the event.
