scapegoating example #3

The Nazis believed that science could prove that the Jews were a lower race of people. When they first began labeling the Jews, they would take out measuring tape and see if people had large “hook” noses that they believed were Jewish noses. They had a color-coded poster to see if eyes or skin were too dark. They encouraged people with curly hair to shave it, because that looked too “Jewish.” Later, they used Jewish twins for scientific experiments. They also later made lamps out of Jewish skin and pillows out of Jewish hair.

1. How were the Nazis using science in scapegoating?
2. What did they blame the Jews for?
3. How would you argue against the Nazis if you lived back then?
4. List two other facts that stuck out in your mind