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Holocaust Unit

Before, During, and After

Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, Germany.

Timeline of Events
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Unit Layout
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Unit Layout

"​As the day of his liberation eventually came, when everything seemed to him like a beautiful dream, so also the day comes when all his camp experiences seem to him nothing but a nightmare."- Viktor Frankl

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Day 14: Liberation

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Day 15: Aftermath

Research and first-hand accounts of what it was like to be finally liberated. What survivors did afterward while also offering advice

on how to overcome any adverse situation that may arise. Information on how to resist bad social influences included as well.

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Day 4: Nazi Germany

With the United States pulling a significant portion of their investments from Germany, people were now struggling, hungry, and perhaps even more concerning, angry. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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Day 5: Timeline/Review

Timeline of events that transpired shortly after the Nazi party had political power in Germany. Discriminatory legislature led to larger concerns about the well-being of Jewish citizens in Germany. 

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Day 6: How Could This Happen?

The Nazi Party did extensive research to evaluate the needs, hopes, and fears of "ordinary" German citizens. Hitler hired graphic artists to create attention-catching posters for people to read. 

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Day 7/8: Overview

For the entirety of the Holocaust portion of the unit, there will be four survivors that have written about their experiences. There are several excerpts in the topics following to supplement the materials that are presented.

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Day 9: Camps & Journey

Early on in the Nazi regime, they built a series of "incarceration sites" to imprison and, ultimately, eliminate anyone who was perceived to be an "enemy of the state." 

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Day 10: Entrance

** Disclaimer ** There will be excerpts on this page that are explicit and will describe some extremely sensitive detail. Please be advised.

First-hand accounts of each experience entering concentration camps.

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Day 11: Life in Camps

"The barrack we had been assigned to was very long. On the roof, a few bluish skylights. I thought: This is what the antechamber of hell must look like. So many crazed men, so much shouting, so much brutality." - Elie Wiesel

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Day 12: Death Marth

"Whoever couldn’t march anymore was shot. Seeing my fellow inmates killed on the side of the road created in my heart an indescribably, deep sorrow." - Magda Herzberger

* Section may take several days *

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Day 13: Surviving

"I told myself that I had to keep on living for the sake of my family so that I could see them again, and to be together with my loved ones. That gave meaning and a purpose for my life."- Magda Herzberger

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Day 1: World War I

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand sparks outrage internationally. Tensions rise, leading to our first World War. The Allied Powers win, leading Germany into a dire economic situation.

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Day 2: Germany After WWI

Germany's economy collapses, leading to significant civil unrest. This lesson focuses on how Germany became financially unstable, and the societal effect that followed. 

Day 3: Great Depression

Arguably one of the most challenging times in United States history. Huge global ramifications and many historians believe this to be a significant contributor in allowing Adolf Hitler rise to power in Germany. 

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