World War II
After its defeat in World War I, Germany was forced by the Treaty of Versailles to give up Poland. On September 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland, attempting to regain control. This marked the beginning of World War II. The war, which was the most destructive in history with 55 million dead, ended on May 7, 1945 (Stokesbury).
After its defeat in World War I, Germany was forced by the Treaty of Versailles to give up Poland. On September 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland, attempting to regain control. This marked the beginning of World War II. The war, which was the most destructive in history with 55 million dead, ended on May 7, 1945 (Stokesbury).
The Holocaust
The Holocaust is the period between 1933 and 1945 in which six million Jews were persecuted. Hitler, a soldier, made Jews a scapegoat for losing World War I (“The Holocaust”).
The Holocaust is the period between 1933 and 1945 in which six million Jews were persecuted. Hitler, a soldier, made Jews a scapegoat for losing World War I (“The Holocaust”).
Affects on the White Rose
Sophie, Hans, Willi, and Christoph were required to pause their education to contribute to the war effort. This ended leaflet production for months. Most importantly, the Third Reich was the purpose and motivation for the stand (Sophia Scholl).
Sophie, Hans, Willi, and Christoph were required to pause their education to contribute to the war effort. This ended leaflet production for months. Most importantly, the Third Reich was the purpose and motivation for the stand (Sophia Scholl).