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English
6th Grade
04/20/2018

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1.) Holocaust
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Holocaust The genocide of European Jews and others by the Nazis during World War II:
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2.) Gestapo
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The German internal security police as organized under the Nazi regime, known for its terrorist methods directed against those suspected of treason or questionable loyalty.
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3.) concentration camp
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A camp where civilians, enemy aliens, political prisoners, and sometimes prisoners of war are detained and confined, typically under harsh conditions.
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4.) ghettos
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Ghettos were usually established in the poor sections of a city, where most of the Jews from the city and surrounding areas were subsequently forced to reside. Often surrounded by barbed wire or walls, the ghettos were sealed.
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5.) Genocide
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The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, cultural, or religious group.
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6.) Propaganda
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False or partly false information used by a government or political party intended to sway the opinions of the population.
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7.) Yiddish
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A language that combines elements of German and Hebrew.
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8.) Stereotype
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Biased generalizations about a group based on hearsay,opinions,and distorted,preconceived ideas.
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9.) Star of David
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A six-pointed star which is a symbol of Judaism.
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10.) Auschwitz - Birkenau
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A complex consisting of concentration, extermination,and labor camps in Upper Silesia.
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Innocence
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labor camps in Upper Silesia
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Fury
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