Today I started the process of finding primary source documents for my project. I started researching documents that address the objective asking me to compare the varying perspective of victims, survivors, bystanders, rescuers, and perpetrators during the Holocaust. The information that I'm finding is so interesting to me. I feel like this project will be a huge success because it means something to me. Being Jewish, it fascinates me to see how people (victims and perpetrators) felt during this time. This is one website that really caught my attention:
http://fcit.usf.edu/holocaust/resource/document/document.htm#DocAusc2
It displays the varying thoughts and opinions of people during the the time.
Another source that I found to be helpful was a book called The World Must Know: A History of the Holocaust as Told in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, written by Michael Berenbaum. In this book is a propaganda poster that says "In 1885 a Jewish historian predicted that a strong Jewry will arise in the 20th century. It has happened exactly that way. The Jews have reached their goal. They have reached their goal. They pushed the American people into war." This quote shows the motive for some antisemetics. Does anyone else feel as interested as I am in this project?
I'm so glad you've become personally invested in your project. I can't wait to see the work you produce.
ReplyDeleteHey Beth, I am also passionate about my question! The website you provided is a great primary source. I love how they are primary document and from real people who suffered or where effected in some way by the Holocaust and the World War II. Keep up the great work!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Beth! Your primary source website is really good. I think you becoming so interested in the project will only make your final product better! Good luck and good job. :)
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