Aftermath and legacy

Develop knowledge and understanding

To deepen your knowledge and challenge common misunderstandings, you will learn: l How Jewish communities across Europe were devastated by the Holocaust and that most were lost forever. l About how other groups were victims of the Nazis and their collaborators. l That many survivors continued to face difficulties after the end of the war. l That antisemitism did not end with the defeat of the Nazis. l That many survivors emigrated to other countries after the war, including Israel and Britain. l How Jewish survivors were not always welcomed in other countries after the

Holocaust. l That 99 per cent of those who were responsible for the Holocaust never faced justice and were not punished.

Think historically

Interpretations of significance

There are many different ideas or interpretations about why the Holocaust is significant. Some are listed below. Pick three you agree most strongly with and explain why you chose them. The Holocaust is significant because: l it affected millions of lives l it affected people deeply l it affected people for a long time and still affects people today l it develops our understanding of being human l it teaches us where intolerance, racism and antisemitism can lead l it shows human beings are capable of evil l it teaches us not to be bystanders l it teaches us that we all have a responsibility to improve our world l it shows how fragile European civilisation is.

Discuss

l Did the Holocaust really end in 1945? l Was justice done? l What is the meaning of the

Holocaust for you?