Holocaust Wiki Project
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Overview
While not the only example of genocide in history, the Holocaust is the most significant example of a state attempting to murder an entire group based upon religion and false notions of ethnicity. With Adolf Hitler's suicide and the defeat of Nazi Germany, the world watched in horror as the camps were discovered and the true nature of the Final Solution was revealed.
Often, when studying history, the details are lost in an attempt to fully understand the bigger picture. We do not look at what the individuals faced, the decisions they had to make. This project will not only examine the Holocaust as a whole event, but delve deeper into the history to see what choices people had to make as the Nazis stormed their homes, took them to ghettos, and forced them to dig their own graves.
It will be important to approach this subject with caution and seriousness. It was a horrible experience that we can never recreate or even relate to. As you create your story, pay close attention to the details. Read the stories of those who lived and were able to share with world what they experienced. This project will hopefully draw you into the time period and help you understand it more thoroughly.
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