-
Establishing of Dachau
Dachau was the first concentration camp to be opened. It was original a factory from world war one but was repurposed into a camp for political prisoners. This camp changed as the Nazi party gained more control and changed their was of working. -
Jewish Boycott
On this day, the Jewish Boycott on businesses was passed. This was to try and remove of Jewish businesses. They had tried before with the German boycott on Jewish businesses but it didn't quite run through and was abandoned in March of that year, before the Nazi boycott. -
Buring of Non-German Books
Late in the eve of night, many college students came together and started a fire. They through many books into the fire that were considered to have non-German ideas. Over 20,000 books were burned that night. -
Nuremberg Laws
These were the first racial laws against Jews. These laws considered Jews to not be German citizens and would not let them marry Aryans. These laws also did not allow Jews to fly the German flag. -
Jewish Children Expelled from schools
This was a complete kick from school. Every Jewish child was expelled for going to school. This was even a law, making illegal for those who didn't listen. -
Reighstag Speech
This speech was given by the Fuhrer. This day was the sixth anniversary of Adolf Hitler's ascension to Chandler. At the end of the over two hour speech, a threat was made out to all the Jews if they were to start another world war. -
Catalyst for WWII
Germany invaded Poland. Germany completely destroy all of Poland's air force and Navy and armies due it being out of no where. After trying to defend themselves by saying it was a defensive play, Britain and France disagreed and war started. -
Establishment of Auschwitz as a Consentration camp
Auschwitz was the largest concentration camp during the holocaust. It was planned to start construction on April 27, 1940 and was finished in May of 1940. This camp became so big through out the following years as sub-Auschwitz were build onto it. -
Uprising at Sobibor
This escape plan was considered to be the most successful. Many of the prisoners attacked SS officers with sharp tools and weapons and then took their guns and grenades. They then planned to escape during role call but they were found out. Many of the prisoner had to climb a barb wire fence and run through a mine field whilst being shoot at to escape. Many escaped but over half were captured and brought back. -
Auschwitz Death march
Auschwitz was evacuated and were forced to march to a new camp. This was similar to the Trail of Tears in America. During this march, 1 in 4 people died.
