The Horrors of War

Terrance visits the courthouse in Nuremberg

The Nazi regime conducted genocide primarily against the Jews, but also against Poles, Slavs, Gypsies, and others the Nazis deemed “undesirable."  In total, an estimated thirteen million people were killed during the Holocaust, including six million Jews.  The Nazi German regime called the plan to kill the Jewish population: "Final Solution."  When the war ended, Nazi German officials were tried for horrific war crimes at the Nuremberg Trials.  These trials emphasized that individuals are at fault for their actions, and cannot pawn off responsibility as following orders.  Ultimately, the trials led to an increased demand for a Jewish homeland.

Extended Learning

Are you interested in learning more about the Holocaust? If so, visit the United States Holocaust Museum website.