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This U.S. Policy and the Holocaust Refugee Crisis interactive also includes:
- Student Activity
- Correspondence from Howard Elting to Secretary of State related to the Holocaust
- Draft Statement by President Roosevelt Regarding War Crimes
- State Department Memo on Temporarily Halting Immigration
- "Acquiescence" Memo
- Jewish Emigration from Europe, 1885-1925
- Jewish Emigration from Europe, 1926-1942
- Telegram from W. G. Blalcok to Senator Henry F. Ashurst Regarding Mexican Immigration
- Unemployed Men Queued Outside a Depression Soup Kitchen
- U.S. Haven from War
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How did the United States respond to the Holocaust refugee crisis during World War II? The activity focuses on the United States' foreign policies and the arguments for and against offering assistance. Scholars analyze historical documents, research the Holocaust website, participate in group discussion, and complete a worksheet to understand both political viewpoints.
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america, american history, the united states, jewish history, jewish culture, holocaust survivors, the holocaust, world war ii, concentration camps, refugees, united states immigration, immigration, united states foreign policy, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, text analysis, document analysis, skills review
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Instructional Ideas
- Share real-life experiences of Holocaust refugees
- Compare the reasons for and against helping Holocaust refugees
Classroom Considerations
- Internet access is required for the lesson
Pros
- Activity is perfect for remote learning
- The resource is adaptable for multiple social studies topics
Cons
- None