Rick Steves' Story of Fascism in Europe Pt 3

The Nazis had a high level of appreciation for modern art. (38:30)

Which word means to behave in a socially accepted way and follow rules and standards?

Under the Nazi regime, political opponents were forced to wear a yellow, six-pointed star known as the “Star of David.” (40:10)

On Kristallnacht, the Nazis terrorized the Jews, attacking Jewish homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and synagogues. (41:16)

When World War II started, the western Allied powers were quickly successful at keeping Hitler from being able to expand his influence in Europe. (43:05)

Over 6 million Jews were killed in the Holocaust, many of them in death camps such as Auschwitz. (43:55)

Survivors of the Holocaust’s horrors generally want people to forget that such a terrible thing ever happened. (44:15)

The Allied effort to defeat Hitler was led by Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union. (45:41)

“D-Day” refers to June 6, 1944, when Allies armies landed at Normandy, invading Northern France in order to gain a foothold in Europe so they could push towards Germany and achieve the final defeat of the Third Reich. (46:45)

Hitler killed himself near the very end of the war in Europe, but Mussolini survived and was put on trial for “waging aggressive war.” He was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. (48:10)

Spain stayed out of World War II and its fascist dictator, Francisco Franco, remained in power for decades past the end of the war. (49:38)

Germany now requires that all schoolchildren learn about the Holocaust; they even go to visit a concentration camp to learn about it. In addition, major cities in Germany have documentation centers where people can learn about the horrors of Nazism. (52:18)

Independent thinking, a free press able to critique leaders, educated voters, and respect for constitutional government and the rule of law are all important elements for making sure that fascist leaders do not come to power ever again. (53:19)