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Why did Auschwitz exist?

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The purpose of Auschwitz was to rid of the Jews.

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Auschwitz was originally established in May 1940 as a very harsh concentration camp for Polish intellectuals, members of the Polish resistance and habitual German criminals. Until 1942 there were very few Jews there: the camp changed function ... See the related question for more information.

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because it was allowed to, it is a great example of what people will do, given the freedom to do it.

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it was made intentionally to kill any one who live in Germany who were not full grown German's( but it was really made for Jew's.

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Where was Auschwitz death camp?

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