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central feature of the world view of the German dictator Adolf Hitler (see pp. 390-91)
was an alleged struggle between Germany, as the only state capable of rescuing European civilization, and an international Jewish conspiracy to subvert and dominate the world. He picked up these views from the popular anti-Semitism of the time, which saw Jews both as parasitical capitalists and as revolutionary Bolsheviks (see p.376). Either way, Hitler saw the Jews as an evil, implacable enemy of Germany who should be driven from the Reich.
German Jews and ethnic Germans, or "Aryans" (see pp. 387). In 1936 a program was set in motion to strip Jews of their
assets, and by the outbreak of war, most r Jewish property had been taken by the state or bought at reduced prices, to be sold on to "Aryan" owners. It was not until November 1938 that the Jews were threatened with widespread violence. A pogrom, known as the
"Night of Broken Glass" (Kristallnacht), led to the destruction of 7,500 businesses and the
death of 91 Jews. After this 8,000 Jews were expelled from Berlin and around 25,000 Jewish men sent for a shon spell in German concentration camps where they were subjected to a brutal regime of punishment and labor.
As you read, record your notes in the space below. Your notes should focus on key ideas and defining terms you do not know. written like a 8th grader

Answer 1

Notes on Hitler's Views and the Treatment of Jews

• Hitler's Worldview:

  • He believed there was a struggle between Germany and an international Jewish conspiracy.
  • He thought Germany was the only country that could save European civilization from this supposed threat.

• Anti-Semitism:

  • Hitler's ideas came from popular anti-Semitism during his time.
  • Jews were seen as both greedy capitalists and dangerous Bolsheviks (communists).
  • Hitler viewed Jews as a major enemy that needed to be removed from Germany.

• Jews in Germany:

  • There were two main groups: German Jews and ethnic Germans (or "Aryans").
  • In 1936, the Nazi regime started taking away Jewish people's assets and property.
  • By the start of World War II, most Jewish property had either been taken by the government or sold for very low prices to "Aryans."

• Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass):

  • In November 1938, a violent pogrom against Jews occurred.
  • Resulted in the destruction of about 7,500 Jewish businesses and the deaths of 91 Jews.
  • After the violence, around 8,000 Jews were forced out of Berlin.
  • About 25,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to concentration camps, where they faced harsh treatment and forced labor.

Key Terms:

• Pogrom: A violent disturbance aimed against a particular ethnic group, in this case, Jews.
• Kristallnacht: Translates to "Night of Broken Glass," the first major instance of violent anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany.

These notes summarize how Hitler’s beliefs led to severe actions against Jews in Germany during the Nazi regime.