Asked by Najoua Toufik on Sep 23, 2024
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What name was given to anti-Semitic attacks across Germany on November 9,1938,following the murder of a German embassy official in Paris?
A) Kristallnacht
B) Night of the Long Knives
C) Gulag
D) Kripo
E) Cross of Fire
Kristallnacht
A pogrom against Jews carried out by SA paramilitary forces and civilians throughout Nazi Germany on 9-10 November 1938.
Anti-Semitic Attacks
Acts of violence, discrimination, or prejudice against Jewish people based on anti-Semitic beliefs.
- Examine the reasons and consequences of significant legislative measures and incidents, including the Nuremberg Laws and Kristallnacht.
Verified Answer
HN
Harpreet Nijjar5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The name given to anti-Semitic attacks across Germany on November 9, 1938, following the murder of a German embassy official in Paris is Kristallnacht. This event, also known as the Night of Broken Glass, marked a turning point in Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews, as it resulted in the destruction of Jewish businesses, homes, synagogues, and schools, and the arrest and deportation of thousands of Jews to concentration camps.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the reasons and consequences of significant legislative measures and incidents, including the Nuremberg Laws and Kristallnacht.
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