The Holocaust and Other Genocides

After the end of World War II, the world was exposed to the heinous efforts of the Nazis to eradicate the Jews and others from its population. This genocide is known as the Holocaust. Although it remains the best known and documented case of genocide, regretably it is not the only example in modern history. Look through the following interactivity to see some other tragedies that took place in recent times, as well as some of the efforts to punish those who committed the crimes and to stop them before they occurred.

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The Holocaust and Other Genocides Review

Now that you have examined the Holocaust and other important genocides of the 20th century, complete the interactivity to test your knowledge. Click on the player to get started.