The Nazis believed that the Aryan race was naturally superior. They believed that they had scientific evidence that certain racial traits (blue eyes and blonde hair) made people stronger. To them, humans had evolved from monkeys and, in evolution; the least evolved were the Jews (who they believed looked like monkeys). They believed that by getting rid of the Jews, they could, through science, create the perfect race. Therefore, they blamed the Jews for getting in the way of their goal of creating the perfect race.
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.
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