Assignment task: Reflect on what you learned in the lesson about the experiences of Jews during the Holocaust. Study the primary sources in the slideshow depicting the experiences of young people. A three-paragraph response that answers the prompt:
What was the impact of the Holocaust on Jews?
Your response should include references to the primary sources and address the following topics:
- explain why Jews were persecuted
- describe the Jewish experience during the Holocaust
- describe the United States' response to the Holocaust
- explain the effects of the Holocaust on those who were liberated