Kristallnacht
Definition
Also known as "The Night of Broken Glass," Kristallnacht refers to violent attacks against Jews throughout Nazi Germany on November 9-10th, 1938.
Analogy
Imagine Kristallnacht as a destructive storm that suddenly hits a peaceful town, causing widespread damage and chaos. Just like the storm, Kristallnacht was an abrupt and violent attack on Jews in Nazi Germany.
Related terms
Ghettos: Sections of cities where Jews were forced to live in cramped and unsanitary conditions during the Holocaust.
Concentration Camps: Places where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners or members of persecuted minorities, are deliberately imprisoned in a relatively small area with inadequate facilities.
Final Solution: The Nazi plan for the genocide of Jews during World War II.
"Kristallnacht" appears in:
Subjects (1)
Study guides (1)
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.