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Structured around a multi-layered wall timeline, the timeline activity encourages critical thinking about the relationship between Nazi policy, World War II, historical events, and individual experiences during the Holocaust.
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Lesson: Racial Science and Law in Nazi Germany and the United States: Timeline Extension
Based on the video above, why is historical context necessary for students to understand how and why the Holocaust happened? How can the timeline activity provide this context in your curriculum?
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