Questions

1)  What justification does Heinrich Himmler offer in Source A for the extermination of the Jewish race? (3 marks)

A Simple comprehension task. A relevant quote with a succinct explanation of Himmler’s justification is needed in this answer. There is no need to use additional knowledge in this answer. (One paragraph long, 5 minutes to complete).

2)  Using Source A and your own knowledge. Why were the death camps built outside of Germany? (8 marks)

Answers ought to include a number of different interpretations, should make explicit use of the source material and refer directly to statistical data that you have previously had access to. Examples of death camps and their locations are an absolute necessity in this answer: good answers would highlight any death camps built on German soil. (Extended answer, 25 minutes)

3)  Read Source B. Briefly describe the Nazi attitude to the Jews in the period 1933-1939. (6 marks)

Use the source material as a prompt to outline the anti-Semitic policy of the nazi regime. Refer to events and legislation of the period. Ensure that you have noted the dates in the question and do not cover anything from outside this period. (15 minutes, 2-3 paragraphs).

4)  Using Source A, C and your own knowledge. Explain what the functions of the Ghetto’s were. (12 marks)

Summarise the intentions of the Nazi’s as outlined in the two sources. Explain the perceived threat that the Jews posed, making use of one of the sources to substantiate this. Then place this in the wider context of the Final Solution and make the role of the ghetto in this context clear. (30 minutes, extended and very detailed answer required)

5)  Read Source D. What methods did the Nazi’s use to prevent SS Guards from having feelings of sympathy towards their Jewish victims? (8 marks)

Explain the different methods used to dehumanise the Jews who were in the camps. Use the source and other examples to substantiate your response. Ensure that you include at least 4 of the different methods. Good answers will be highly analytical. (20 minutes, extended answer)