WWII & the Holocaust
coursename = WWII & the Holocaust
description = This course examines the origins of World War II, the nature of warfare in the
20 th century, the consequences on the global community, and along with the social and
political circumstances that gave rise to the war. The study of the Holocaust and other
genocides will allow the student to recognize the patterns of dehumanization and understand
how it reinforces hate and violence towards targeted groups. Students will also examine what
happens when individuals and governments fail to take a stand against human injustice.
department = History and Social Studies
teacher = John Turner
sessions = 1
prerequisites =
note =
grcode = EL
offered = 20-21
opento = Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
requiredby =
09 = y
10 = y
11 = y
12 = y
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This course examines the origins of World War II, the nature of warfare in the
20 th century, the consequences on the global community, and along with the social and
political circumstances that gave rise to the war. The study of the Holocaust and other
genocides will allow the student to recognize the patterns of dehumanization and understand
how it reinforces hate and violence towards targeted groups. Students will also examine what
happens when individuals and governments fail to take a stand against human injustice.