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1. “You have difficult decisions to make. So you have to go back to a clear, well-formed rationale ...”


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a. “The Holocaust is a major event in world history ... this is the baseline for all of us ... what are some things you want your kids to leave the classroom with?”


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b. “... it illustrates (the terrible example of) where prejudice starts and where it can lead, and all the steps along the way.”


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c. “The largest group in the world at that time, you could argue, were the bystanders.”


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d. “... kids are surprised to find out that this was a democratic government.”


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e. “The Holocaust is full of stories that illustrate the great highs and lows of human nature ...”

  • For a further discussion of rationale, please read: Why Teach Holocaust History? from Teaching About the Holocaust: A Resource Guide for Educators.