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Ally with the Reich
Examine the concordat that tied the Catholic Church to the Nazi Regime and continues to spark controversy today via this expository reading from Facing History and Ourselves.
American Obstruction
Why did the US fail to act after there was confirmation of mass murder against European Jews? Guide students through the disappointing history of the US State department's obstruction of the truth of the Holocaust.
An American in 1938
Contextualize the experience of Americans in the late 1930s by highlighting the social and economic facts of the day and examining news artifacts from the era.
Attacking the Führer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the most prominent opponents of the Nazi regime. Introduce your students to him by reading a scathing critique of the leadership style of Adolf Hitler.
First They Came
Introduce students to Martin Niemoller, a Protestant clergy member, who exemplifies the complexities of the history of the Church and its relationship to Nazism.
German-American Bund
Students will watch a short film showing a pro-Nazi demonstration from 1939 in New York.
How Public Opinion is Built
Examine opinion polls throughout the era of war and investigate key figures in American politics who helped shape the landscape of public opinion and action in this time period.
The St Louis Tragedy
Introduce students to the tragic story of the St. Louis, an ocean liner carrying hundreds of Jewish refugees who escaped Nazi-occupied territories only to be turned back to Europe after arriving in the Americas.
World Leaders Hesitate
Examine a detailed video about the international response to growing evidence of Nazi war crimes and learn about the effect that public pressure can have on the decisions of governments.
World Leaders Turn their Backs
Examine the dismissive language used by world leaders who attended the Evian Conference in 1938 and decided not to expand their aid to refugees seeking asylum from Nazi persecution.