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Krristallnacht—the night of broken glass—shattered lives in a watershed moment in Holocaust history. Learners listen to the testimony of survivors of the violent night that marked a pivotal moment of the early Holocaust. The three video clips include background, survivors' stories, and a German politician talking about the event's impact.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create discussion questions for pupils to consider how the events of Kristallnacht led up to the Final Solution of the Holocaust
Classroom Considerations
- Teachers need a free account to view the three clips, or use the credentials username: students and password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
- Links direct teachers to additional related resources
Pros
- Oral histories from survivors are gripping
- Video clips include photographs and Nazi propaganda clips that young historians find engaging
Cons
- Film quality is low on one of the clips