Which statement correctly compares the international community’s reaction to the Holocaust with reactions to later genocides? (1 point)

Question

A. The Holocaust laid the foundation for the use of international law to prosecute perpetrators of genocide.
B.The Holocaust set the standard and all victims of genocide have since received reparations as part of their justice.
C. All genocides have been shown an equal response by the international community.
D. Only the Holocaust has not been memorialized compared to other genocides.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

A. The Holocaust laid the foundation for the use of international law to prosecute perpetrators of genocide.

This statement highlights the significant impact the Holocaust had on international law, particularly in establishing frameworks for prosecuting genocide and war crimes, leading to the development of institutions like the International Criminal Court. The other statements are inaccurate in various ways.