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Why did Hitler hate the Jews? Read more about his introduction to antisemitism, the role of the First World War and why he turned the Jews into scapegoats.
By blaming the Jews for the defeat, Hitler created a stereotypical enemy. In the 1920s and early 1930s, the defeated country was still in a major economic crisis. According to the Nazis, expelling the Jews was the solution to the problems in Germany.
During the Second World War, the Nazis murdered nearly six million European Jews. This genocide is called the Holocaust. Here, you can read about its causes and backgrounds, the stages of the Holocaust, and the perpetrators.
How did the Nazi party come to power and how did Hitler eliminate his opponents? Holocaust diaries by Anne Frank and other young writers Anne was not the only one who kept a diary during the Holocaust.
Antisemitism means hatred of Jews. Watch the video to see how it can be that hatred of Jews has existed for centuries. Read the answers to frequently asked questions and watch the personal stories of some young people.
Hitler hated the Jews and blamed them for the problems in the country. He took advantage of the rampant antisemitic sentiments in Germany. The hatred of Jews and the poor economic situation made Anne's parents, Otto and Edith Frank, decide to move to Amsterdam.
Why did Hitler hate the Jews? Is antisemitism a form of racism? How does prejudice come about?
Interactive questions teach learners what antisemitism is, what the Holocaust means, and why Hitler hated Jews. It also includes two videos of young people discussing their experiences of antisemitism.
You may come across hurtful, hateful cartoons depicting wealthy Jews or suggesting that Israel manipulates global politics from behind the scenes. The use of such images and symbols perpetuates the long history of antisemitism.
Why did Hitler hate the Jews? Is unequal treatment always discrimination? Is all criticism of Israel antisemitic?
