Summary 10 - Was Hitler responsible for the persecution of the Jews and the Final Solution?

Question 1

Give evidence which suggests that Hitler was responsible for the ‘Final Solution?’

Answer 1

In a speech made by Hitler in January 1942, he said that ‘The results of this war will be the total annihilation of the Jews.’

Question 2

Give evidence that indicates that the Holocaust was the result of Hitlers vision?

Answer 2

Hitler voiced anti-semitic beliefs for decades, starting in the 1920’s.
Many Nazis were led the Holocaust claimed that they were ‘ working towards the Fuhrer,’ they found ways to carry out his vision.

Question 3

Give evidence that suggests that Hitler was not responsible for the Holocaust?

Answer 3

There is no piece of paper that has Hitler’s name to an order for the Final Solution or the Einsatzgruppen.