Surviving the Holocaust: Segment 11 — Why Did We Allow This to Happen?

Irene discusses the consequences people faced for helping Jews during the war. She explains the transition she witnessed as people went from being afraid of the consequences to embracing the propaganda. She describes the Holocaust as a breakdown in humanity and a setback for civilization.

Suggested Discussion Questions:
What are some of the factors that made some people risk their lives to help Jews, but made other people stand by and do nothing?
How was propaganda a factor in discouraging assistance to Jews?
What symbols were used in Nazi propaganda to portray the Jews?

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