Question

Why were the events that took place on November 9, 1938, called Kristallnacht?

A)People recognized that Nazis were forcing Jewish people from Germany.

B) The windows of many Jewish-owned businesses were broken.

C)Many Jewish people were thrown in jail and later released.

Answer 1

B — The term Kristallnacht means "Night of Broken Glass" (or "Crystal Night") and refers to the shattered windows of Jewish-owned shops, homes, and synagogues during the pogrom on November 9–10, 1938.