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The mass murder of Europe’s Jews took place in the context of World War II. As German troops invaded and occupied more and more territory in Europe, the Soviet Union, and North Africa, the regime’s racial and antisemitic policies became more radical, moving from persecution to genocide. Explore a timeline of key events during the Holocaust and World War II.
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Introduction to the HolocaustArticle
Antisemitism: An IntroductionArticle
How Many People did the Nazis Murder?Article
Boycott of Jewish BusinessesArticle
Warsaw Ghetto UprisingArticle
Liberation of Nazi CampsArticle
The Holocaust in HungaryArticle
The Holocaust and World War II: Key DatesDiscussion Question
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Explore a timeline of events that occurred before, during, and after the Holocaust.
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