How could Hitler make the Holocaust happen by himself?
Hitler did not make the Holocaust happen himself. Many, many Germans and non-Germans were involved in the so-called “Final Solution.” Besides the SS, German government and Nazi party officials who helped to plan and carry out the deportation, concentration and murder of European Jews, many other “ordinary” people – such as civil servants, doctors, lawyers, judges, soldiers and railroad workers – played a role in the Holocaust. Link to this activity to explore this question in greater detail by considering the level of responsibility of individuals in all walks of life in and out of Germany. • Why didn’t they all leave? Frequently, this question refers to German Jews before the start of 1939. Consider what is involved in leaving one’s homeland as well as what sacrifices must be made. German Jews were in most cases patriotic citizens. More than 10,000 died fighting for Germany in World War I, and countless others were wounded and received medals for their valor and service. Jews, whether
