The Holocaust in France: A Tragic Chapter in History

The Holocaust in France: A Tragic Chapter in History

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the impact of the Holocaust in France and the key events and policies that led to the persecution and deportation of Jewish people.

What do you already know about the Holocaust in France?

Le Gouvernement de Vichy

The Vichy government collaborated with Nazi Germany and implemented anti-Semitic policies in France.

Antisemitic Policies

The Vichy government enacted anti-Jewish laws, restricting the rights and freedoms of Jewish individuals.

Arrests in Occupied Zone from 1941

Arrests of Jewish individuals in the occupied zone began in 1941, leading to deportations to concentration camps.

Arrests in Free Zone and Post-November 1942

Arrests of Jewish individuals in the free zone and after November 1942 intensified, contributing to the tragic fate of many.

The Toll: 80,000 Deported Jews Killed

Approximately 80,000 deported Jews from France were exterminated in concentration camps.

75% Rescued

Despite the horrors, approximately 75% of Jews in France were saved through various rescue efforts and acts of resistance.

Quiz

Test your knowledge with a quiz on the Holocaust in France.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.