Martina at one of the concentration camps

One of the most devastating events in the history of the human race took place in October of 1945. The Holocaust was a genocide that was responsible for the deaths of an estimated six million Jews. After the Holocaust, any Nazi leader who played any role in the Holocaust had to stand trial in the Nuremberg Trials. Together with Martina and Terrance, you will investigate the Holocaust and learn what punishments were handed out to Nazi leaders who participated in this horrific event. Although you may find it difficult to believe that human kind could produce such evil, keep searching for examples of courage.

Essential Questions

• What was the Holocaust?
• What were the impacts of the Holocaust?