An Introductory Summary of the Holocaust The Holocaust: A Tragic Legacy. Produced for the ThinkQuest Competition

What is the Holocaust?

Here we define the Holocaust according to both the dictionary and a broader societal view.

The Period Between 1933 and 1939

A summary of the period before the war.

The Period Between 1939 and 1945

A summary of the period during World War II.

Why could the Holocaust happen?

Here you can find out what combination of events lead to the tragic genocide.

Nazi Rise to Power

Here is the story of how ordinary people gave their country into the hands of the Nazis.

Neo-Nazism

It is the unfortunate fact that Neo-Nazi movements do indeed exist, and their claims must be recognized as false.

Modern Parallels, Genocide in our Time

Some of the world has not learned the lessons of the Holocaust; here we give you some information on modern genocides.

The Future

What can we as responsible individuals do to prevent another Holocaust?

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