SS.912.HE.2.4

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Describe how Jewish immigration was perceived and restricted by various nations from 1933 to 1939.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Students will examine why immigration was difficult for Jewish people (e.g., MS St. Louis, the Evian Conference, immigration quota systems).

Clarification 2: Students will explain how the Kindertransport saved the lives of Jewish children.

General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: Holocaust Education
Standard: Explain the significant events, public policies and experiences of the Holocaust.
Date Adopted or Revised: 05/24
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
2109430: Holocaust Education (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2100405: Holocaust Education Honors (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2109435: Holocaust Education (Specifically in versions: 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
2109440: Holocaust Education Honors (Specifically in versions: 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7921032: Access Holocaust Education (Specifically in versions: 2023 and beyond (current))

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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.912.HE.2.AP.4: Describe why immigration was difficult for Jewish people (e.g., MS St. Louis, the Evian Conference, immigration quota systems) from 1933 to 1939.

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Lesson Plans

Part 2: From Refugees to Embassies: Ambassador James G. McDonald:

Through a two-part gallery walk activity students will view historical documents and investigate diplomatic efforts of governments and nongovernmental organizations to aid refugees from Nazi Germany in the 1930s and 1940s. Students will also learn about the diplomatic career of James G. McDonald preceding and including his service as the first U.S. Ambassador to the new State of Israel.

Type: Lesson Plan

Part 1: From Refugees to Embassies: Ambassador James G. McDonald:

Through a two-part gallery walk activity students will view historical documents and investigate diplomatic efforts of governments and nongovernmental organizations to aid refugees from Nazi Germany in the 1930s and 1940s. Students will also learn about the diplomatic career of James G. McDonald preceding and including his service as the first U.S. Ambassador to the new State of Israel.

Type: Lesson Plan

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