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25-2: American Jewish Leaders Notify FDR about the Holocaust
1. According to the report, how did the Germans and their allies carry out
their policies of “outright slaughter and slow death”?
The Germans and their allies during World War ll carried out their policies of
"outright slaughter and slow death" in a variety of ways; they used mass
executions as a way to terrorize and control the populations they occupied,
people in towns and villages were executed without trial or mercy; in
addition, they also used forced labor camps, concentration camps, and death
camps to carry out their policies of "outright slaughter and slow death", in
these camps prisoners were subject to forced labor, diseases, starvations,
torture and were even used for medical experiments, getting them often
killed, either by the conditions of the camp or by executions.
2. How did the war influence Nazi policies, according to the report?
The war had a significant influence on Nazi policies. The Nazi party's primary
goal was to expand their power and influence, and the war provided indeed,
a platform for this goal. The Nazis used the war to expand their
discriminative and oppressive policies, which targeted the Jews and other
minorities. The war also contributed to Nazi's ideology of racial superiority
and the hatred against the Jews to be spread along the German people.
3. How did the report seek to provide evidence of the Holocaust that might
persuade skeptics?
In my opinion, this report sought mainly to provide evidence of the Holocaust
and aimed to examine multiple sources to reconstruct the events as they
happened. These sources included photographs, newspaper articles,
testimonies from survivors, documents and other materials. The sources
were then analyzed and provided a comprehensive overview of the
Holocaust. The final report examined the evidence and concluded that the
Holocaust was an event that must never be forgotten or denied, it also
provided recommendations on how to ensure the memory of this event is
preserved, and how to prevent events like this from happening again.
4. What might FDR and the Allies have done in response to this report?
In response to this report, the FDR and the Allies could have taken some
action to address the situation. First, they could have increased diplomatic
pressure on Germany to limit the spread of Nazi ideology and actions; this
would have likely involved using economic sanctions or other tactics to limit
Germany's ability of spreading their message and influence. Second, the
Allies could have increased their support for refugees and those persecuted
by the Nazi party. Lastly, the FDR and Allies could have come up with a plan
to battle Nazi ideology and stop it from spreading, military actions or
economic sanctions for example.
25-3: Rosies the Riveter Recall Working in War Industries
1. What motivated these women to work in war industries?
During World War ll, the need for workers grew significantly, women were
motivated to work in war industries to support war efforts and to do their
part for the country. Furthermore, this was also seen as an opportunity to
gain financial independence and skills in machining and welding, in these
industries the wages were often higher than in other industries, which
provided a motivation for woman to join the workforce.
2. Donna Jean Harvey reported that, “my life took on a totally new
perspective the longer I worked.” What new perspectives did she and the
other women mention?
Donna Jean Harvey and other women reported that their lives changed
drastically after they began working. Many of them reported feeling for
confident in themselves and a greater sense of independence. They also
mentioned that their relationship with family, friends, and even strangers
improved, as they learned to have better communication and problem-
solving skills. Furthermore, their financial stability increased, giving them
more control over their life decisions that would have been impossible
otherwise.
3. According to these memoirs, how did working in war industries influence
Rosies, their coworkers, and their home lives?
The memoirs of those who worked in the war industries during the War show
that the experience had both positive and negative effects on Rosies and
their coworkers. On one side, Rosies were given the opportunity to contribute
to the war effort, and the wages they earned from working allowed the to
support themselves and their families. On the opposite side, the work was
often intense and the work place dangerous, and Rosies had to make huge
sacrifices in their home lives in order to do their jobs. The work took most of
their time, working long hours, leaving their families to deal with the home
on their own. Despite the downside of the job, many Rosies and their
coworkers felt that their work was important and felt proud to do the work
they did.
25-4: Soldiers Send Messages at Home
1. How did the war affect these soldiers?
The physical effects of the war were often very severe. Soldiers experience
both physical and psychological injuries, from being exposed to the horrors
of the battlefield. Many soldiers were disabled due to their injuries, some
even losing their lives in the field. Soldiers also experienced post-traumatic
stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and survivor guilt. Furthermore, they
also had to deal with the loss of friends and family members who were killed
as a consequence of the war. On top of that, they had to deal with the
uncertainty and fear of being in a war zone, risking their lives and family to
be killed anytime.
2. Did it change their attitudes toward themselves, their families, and the
meaning of war?
The war gave a major turnaround on people's attitudes towards themselves,
their families, and the meaning of war. For many, it was a time of immense
personal growth, as they had to come to terms with the harsh realities of
conflict and the loss of loved ones. For others, the war changed their
attitudes towards their families, as they saw the sacrifices made by their
loved ones and the importance of coming together during times of hardship.
To finalize, the war changed people's understanding of the meaning of war,
they witnessed the brutality and destruction of war firsthand.
3. What did these soldiers think about their fellow soldiers and the enemy?
The soldiers had a deep respect and admiration for their fellow soldiers, they
learned to see each other as brothers and knew they were entrusting their
lives to one another. Every soldier was a crucial part of the team, and this
feeling of camaraderie grew a strong bond between them; this bond was
essential when going to the battlefield and confronting the enemy. Sticking
together and this brotherhood, gave them the ability and strength to be
courageous and fearless.
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