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Four charges made against Nazi leaders at the Nuremberg war crimes trials

Four charges made against Nazi leaders at the Nuremberg war crimes trials  Answer: 1. Waging an aggressive war 2. War crimes 3. Crimes against humanity 4. Conspiracy

"Products" made by the Nazis from the remains of their victims (5)

"Products" made by the Nazis from the remains of their victims (5)  Answer: 1. Hair used as filters for submarines 2. Human ashes used as fertilizer 3. Fat used to lubricate machinery, gun barrels, and soap 4. Gold teeth melted down to make gold bars 5. Skin was used as leather, for lampshades, to make art, etc.

Amount of time spent in hiding by Anne Frank and her family

Amount of time spent in hiding by Anne Frank and her family  Answer: 2 years

Reason why it was difficult for Jews to emigrate to the U.S. during the Holocaust

Reason why it was difficult for Jews to emigrate to the U.S. during the Holocaust  Answer: There are immigration quotas, and during the war, the quotas for Eastern Europe were very low, and reduced during the war; this was designed to keep refugees out of America, and was not targeted specifically at Jews.

Reasons why most Jews did not leave Germany when the Nazis came to power (2)

Reasons why most Jews did not leave Germany when the Nazis came to power (2)  Answer: 1. They considered themselves Germans regardless, and did not want to leave their country 2. They thought the Holocaust would pass

Restrictions placed on Jews by the Nuremberg Laws (16)

Restrictions placed on Jews by the Nuremberg Laws (16)  1. May not work for government civil service 2. May not marry Germans 3. Are no longer citizens 4. May not practice medicine or the law 5. May not own businesses 6. May not send their children to school 7. May not ride on public transportation 8. May not own automobiles 9. May not own bicycles 10. May not own phones 11. May not own a radio 12. May not visit public parks or beaches 13. May not attend sporting events or theaters 14. May only shop during certain hours 15. Must observe curfew (9:00 in the winter, 9:30 in the summer) 16. Must wear Magen David