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The Timeline Activity encourages critical thinking about Nazi policy, World War II, historical events, and individual experiences during the Holocaust.
Teaching materials featured in this video:
Lesson: Racial Science and Law in Nazi Germany and the United States: Timeline Extension
Lesson: Exploring Anne Frank’s Diary
Lesson: Exploring Night as Literature
Lesson: American Responses to the Holocaust
Key Question:
Based on the video above, why is historical context necessary for students to understand how and why the Holocaust happened? How can the timeline activity provide this context in your curriculum?
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