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Where does the term 'Holocaust' come from and how does it apply to the events that happened during World War 2?
In English the word holocaust means destruction (by burning) on a vast scale; the slaughter of the Jews (and Roma and others) by the Nazis in World War 2. The word was first used in writing in English in this second sense (of genocide) - but without the and not as a proper noun - in 1942. The word is derived from Greek holokaustos which means burnt offering or sacrifice in the Biblical sense.
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What important events happened while Hitler was in power?
World War 2 and the Holocaust.
What happened to Queen Elizabeth ll during the holocaust?
It looks to me as if you're confusing the Holocaust with World War 2. Please see the related question.
How did the events of world war ll contribute to Nazi Holocaust of European Jews?
Hitler's Germany began the holocaust against Jews before the start of World War II.The primary events during the war that contributed to the holocaust: The genocide against Jews expanded into each country that Germany conquered.
What Major events happened during 1907 1954?
There were 2 world wars and the Korean War.
What are some world events that happened during the time Sophie Germain lived?
the french reviloution
What important events happened while Hitler was in power?
World War 2 and the Holocaust.
Which two holocausts happened during world war 2?
There was only one Holocaust, there were a few attempted genocides, but the Holocaust is a specific term and cannot be used to describe other similar events.
What happened during the time of the holocaust?
World War II
What were some of the major events that happened during World War 2 that kids can learn about"?
Some major events during World War II that kids can learn about include the attack on Pearl Harbor, the D-Day invasion, the Holocaust, the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the surrender of Germany and Japan.
What happened to Queen Elizabeth ll during the holocaust?
It looks to me as if you're confusing the Holocaust with World War 2. Please see the related question.
What if Adolf Hitler had been killed during World War 1?
The Holocaust would have never happened.
Where did the holocaust happen during World War 2?
The persecution happened all over occupied Europe.
What world events happened during Albert Einstein's life?
the world war 2!
Would the Holocaust have ever happened if current technologies were available during World War 2?
What 'technologies' are you thinking of?
What event happened to the Jewish people during World War 2?
The Holocaust. Google it. It's pretty significant
Why did people want to survive during the Holocaust?
One Holocaust survivor, David Faber, survived because he promised his mother (who was murdered) he would tell the world what happened.
What else happened during World War 2?
During world war II the holocaust was going on in Germany. In Italy and Japan had brought a new dictator up.
