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Introduction to World War II and the Holocaust - Prior to reading the play Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.  
(Credit to Mrs. Anna Tolin for creating the original webquest.)



You are going to be using the resources on this page to help you complete a  webquest to become more familiar with the time period and events associated with World War II and the Holocaust.

Part I - Understanding the Causes of World War II


World War II began in September 1939 when Britain and France declared war on Germany following Germany's invasion of Poland. Although the outbreak of war was triggered by Germany's invasion of Poland, the actual causes of the war were much more complex and dramatic. In essence, World War II was caused...by World War I (link to a short video).

World War II - Causes (link) 
Use the link above to answer the following questions.


1.  What was the purpose of "The Treaty of Versailles"?

2.  Who were the four main "directors" of the Treaty and what was each one's motivation for signing (based on the source you were given)? 

3.  What was the League of Nations and its purpose?

4.  Why did the League of Nations fail?


If you need or want more information about the aftermath of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles, watch this short video, Paris Peace Conference - 1919 (link).


Part II - Learn About Hitler's Plan
Watch this short video to learn a little more about Adolf Hitler.  Use the information to help you answer the questions.
5.  What are at least three facts you learned about Hitler's childhood?

6.  What are two reasons the video provided to suggest why Hitler became a racist against Jews (anti-Semite)?

7.  What is at least one more thing you learned about Hitler from the video?

8.  Go to World War 2 The Axis Powers (link) and list the Axis Powers from WW2.

9.  Go to World War 2 The Allied Powers (link) and list the Allied Powers from WW2.

10.  Explain some differences and/or similarities between the Axis and Allied powers.  Which side included the USA?



Part III - Surviving the War and the Holocaust

11. Read World War II The Holocaust (link) and summarize what the Holocaust was and why Hitler's Nazis created one.

12.  Read Holocaust Encyclopedia - Ghettos (link) and describe a "ghetto."


13.  Where and when did the term "ghetto" originate? 

14. Based on what you have learned about World War II, do you think another World War could happen? Explain your answer.
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