Friday, March 2, 2012

Propaganda, Expansion and Segregation

Today we discussed:
- The Nazi Party use of the education system to spread their beliefs and ideals
- How the Olympics of 1936 was a type of propaganda but in a world context
- What happened in 1938 and why it was significant for Germany
- What other groups were targeted by the Nazi Party and viewed as inferior
- What caused WWII
- Following the beginning of WWII what followed for Jewish populations

Homework For Tuesday:

1. Read and complete the packet handed out in class
2. Watch this video (if you have access): important summary
3. optional/recommended: Read Night, pages 24-43, or 24-62
      (good explanation of what camps were like)