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Period: Nov 14, 1095 to Apr 21, 1254
The Seven Crusades take place
While the Crusader knights ventured to the holy lands, they greatly disrupted the lives of jewish peasants. During the crusades Jewish lives were barely more valued than Muslim’s lives. Good Christian knights slaughtered Jews wholesale as they rode to the Holy Land. Anti-semitism was clearly prevalent during these times, and only grew as the years went on. -
Germany signs the Treaty of Versallies
The ideals of the Crusades, which included protecting the holy land of Christianity, but also Nationalism, and taking up arms to defend something you believe in were kept throughout history. When WW1 broke out, these ideas did not perish, and were preserved. The countries involved were full of nationalistic ideals. However, when Germany was forced to surrender to the Entente, it would bring massive repercussions to their country, mainly their economy. This pathed the way for Hitler to take power -
Adolf Hitler Survives the First World War
Hitler being born in the late 19th century would soon create a period of intense anti-semitism in Europe during the 20th century. His views and ideals on the jewish people would lead to millions and millions to face their demise just because their faith; only after surviving the first world war, and growing a hatred towards French and Jews. -
Hitler establishes the Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda
The Ministry's aim was to ensure that the Nazi message was successfully communicated to the public. There were several audiences for Nazi propaganda. Germans were reminded of the struggle against foreign enemies and Jewish subversion. atmosphere tolerant of violence against Jews During periods preceding legislation or executive measures against Jews, propaganda campaigns created an atmosphere tolerant of violence against Jews. -
Hitler siezed power in Germany
In the 1932 elections, the Nazis won 33 percent of the votes, more than any other party. In January 1933 Hitler was appointed chancellor, the head of the German government, and many Germans believed that they had found a savior for their nation. -
Kristallnacht Occurs
Instigated primarily by Nazi Party officials and members of the SA (Sturmabteilung; but commonly known as Storm Troopers) and Hitler Youth, Kristallnacht owes its name to the shards of shattered glass that lined German streets in the wake of the pogrom—broken glass from the windows of synagogues, homes, and Jewish-owned businesses plundered and destroyed during the violence. The morning after the pogroms 30,000 German Jewish men were arrested for the "crime" of being Jewish...
