World War II: Causes & consequences
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The Holocaust
Web resources
Learn about the Holocaust - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
This page from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum provides a comprehensive overview of the Holocaust, detailing the Nazi regime’s systematic persecution and murder of six million Jews and millions of other victims. It offers educational resources such as timelines, survivor testimonies, and multimedia tools to help users understand the historical context and consequences of Nazi propaganda and genocide during World War II
What is the holocaust? | Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House article that explains the Holocaust as the systematic persecution and genocide of Jews by Nazi Germany and its allies during World War II, resulting in the deaths of approximately six million Jews. It details the methods of extermination, including gas chambers and mass shootings, and highlights the fate of Dutch Jews and the role of various concentration camps.
This page from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum provides a comprehensive overview of the Holocaust, detailing the Nazi regime’s systematic persecution and murder of six million Jews and millions of other victims. It offers educational resources such as timelines, survivor testimonies, and multimedia tools to help users understand the historical context and consequences of Nazi propaganda and genocide during World War II
What is the holocaust? | Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House article that explains the Holocaust as the systematic persecution and genocide of Jews by Nazi Germany and its allies during World War II, resulting in the deaths of approximately six million Jews. It details the methods of extermination, including gas chambers and mass shootings, and highlights the fate of Dutch Jews and the role of various concentration camps.
Print resources
The Learning Commons has a selection of books on the Holocaust. They are mostly located in the 940.53 section of the Dewey Decimal System. Students can explore the library catalogue online to find titles and availability.
Database resources
“Holocaust” [EBSCOhost]
This comprehensive article traces the origins, implementation, and consequences of the Holocaust, detailing the systematic persecution and genocide of European Jews by Nazi Germany. It explores key events such as Kristallnacht, the establishment of ghettos, the Einsatzgruppen massacres, and the Final Solution, offering essential historical context for understanding one of World War II’s most devastating atrocities.
“Holocaust” [Gale In Context: Canada]
Provides a detailed overview of the systematic persecution and genocide of Jews and other targeted groups by Nazi Germany during World War II. It covers key events, policies, and consequences, making it a valuable resource for understanding the historical significance and human impact of the Holocaust.
This comprehensive article traces the origins, implementation, and consequences of the Holocaust, detailing the systematic persecution and genocide of European Jews by Nazi Germany. It explores key events such as Kristallnacht, the establishment of ghettos, the Einsatzgruppen massacres, and the Final Solution, offering essential historical context for understanding one of World War II’s most devastating atrocities.
“Holocaust” [Gale In Context: Canada]
Provides a detailed overview of the systematic persecution and genocide of Jews and other targeted groups by Nazi Germany during World War II. It covers key events, policies, and consequences, making it a valuable resource for understanding the historical significance and human impact of the Holocaust.
need More information?
You can find more information about this topic by searching the library catalogue, the internet, and the databases below:
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EBSCO Host: An academic database with scholarly articles, magazines, and historical journals. It is ideal for in-depth research and citations.
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Gale Canada in Context: Contains articles, primary sources, and multimedia content tailored for students. Good for Canadian content and perspectives.
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CBC Curio: Provides access to documentaries, news reports, and archival footage from CBC.
Useful for understanding historical events through media. |
