What is meant by the term "Kristallnacht"?
Kristallnacht (Crystal Night) is referred- to as the Night of the broken glass, associated with the attack of the German Nazis on Jewish persons and property as they broke the glass of the Jew's houses and left them in the streets as part of their pogroms (devastation).
When did this event occur?
This event occurred on the 9th of November, 1938, and continued during November 10. Taking place in Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia.
How many synagogues did the programme claim were burned?
In the aftermath of the pogroms, a total of 267 synagogues were destroyed or burned.
How many Jews were claimed to have died as a result of this event?
During this event, 91 Jews have been claimed to have died as a result of this event. Several dozens even committed suicide.
How many were said to have been sent to concentration camps?
Around 30,000 male Jews, have been arrested and sent to Nazi concentration camps.
What was the reaction of the German people to this event?
Vast numbers of people involved themselves in looting and plundering, picking up goods thrown out onto the street whilst benefiting from the confiscation of Jewish property. Teachers brought their students to mock and ridicule the Jews, as many of the young people considered that the “Jews are our misfortune”. However, some felt ashamed to be German and were decisive of the violence upon the people and the destruction of property.
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