The Holocaust and The Holodomor

Introduction

     Little did they know. The Holocaust is an event that is known amongst the masses, yet not many can recall ever hearing about the Holodomor genocide which was occuring virtually at the same time. Via this webquest you as the participant will be able to compare the two genocides and expand your knowledge. In order to complete the webquest, you must gather information from the provided sources to create a powerpoint presentation justaposing the unfortunate events. 

























Task

     By the end of this webquest, you as the audience should have learned interesting facts about two genocides. Hopefully, you will develop a sense of responsibility and an understanding as to why these events must be learned and taught- and as to why we should never forget. 



Process

     This going to be a ten slide presentation using the following blueprint:

  1. The first slide of the presentation should include your name and the date with the title, "Never forget."
  2. The new slide should be a brief summation of how the Holocaust was affected by nationalism (5 sentences min.). https://www.mtholyoke.edu/~ghost20j/classweb/ghost20j/Perpetrator%20Motivations%20Behind%20the%20Holocaust%20German%20Nationalism.html
  3. The following slide is the same, however with the Holodomor. http://www.unitedhumanrights.org/genocide/ukraine_famine.htm
  4. The fourth slide is your opinion on how feel that fear played a role in the events. http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005686  
  5. For this slide, analyze the quote "Power kills, absolute Power kills absolutely."-R.J. Rummel http://www.ukrainiangenocide.org/dsovietpolicyandukrainiangenocide.html  http://www.whale.to/c/death_by_government1.html 
  6. The sixth slide should be a brief summation of Germany's government before the Holocaust. http://fcit.usf.edu/holocaust/timeline/nazifica.htm  http://fcit.usf.edu/holocaust/timeline/nazirise.htm or http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Holocaust/history.html
  7. The seventh slide should be a brief summation of Ukraine's government before the Famine. http://www.ppu.org.uk/genocide/g_ukraine.html  http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/genocide/stalin.htm   http://www.faminegenocide.com/kuryliw/timeline.htm

  8. Answer the following questions in 3 sentences minimum: Did the Nazis use code words? If not, why not. If yes, then what are some examples. Why is the Holodomor "unknown." http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007273  http://www.holodomorct.org/history.html
  9. How do you feel about people denying the Holocaust and Holodomor at the time and even today? How can you ensure that the tragedies are not forgotten? Minimum 5 sentences. http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007273 http://www.holodomorct.org/history.html
  10. If you use any cites besides the listed, please indicate so on this Bibliography page.

* Must have at least 5 slides with at least one photo.

*Titles are required per slide. 

*A design is also a requirement- no plain, white powerpoints.

Evaluation

DONT FORGET THE PICTURES, TITLE AND DESIGN!!! (5 pt.)

Conclusion

     All in all, at the end of this webquest I hope that you have learned a great deal about the two unfortunate events the Holocaust and the Holodomor. Causually, this is a message for you be aware of your environment and to never allow such events to occur again - and to of course never let these events be forgotten.  

Credits

Credits

"Combating Holocaust Denial: Origins of Holocaust Denial." United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Council, 10 June 2013. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"DEATH BY GOVERNMENT 20th Century Democide By R.J. Rummel." DEATH BY GOVERNMENT 20th Century Democide By R.J. Rummel. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"GENOCIDE - UKRAINE." GENOCIDE - UKRAINE. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Mar. 2014.

"The History Place - Genocide in the 20th Century: Stalin's Forced Famine 1932-33." The History Place - Genocide in the 20th Century: Stalin's Forced Famine 1932-33. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"The Holocaust: An Introductory History." An Introductory History of the Holocaust. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"Holocaust Timeline: The Nazification of Germany." Holocaust Timeline: The Nazification of Germany. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"Holocaust Timeline: The Rise of the Nazi Party." Holocaust Timeline: The Rise of the Nazi Party. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"Holodomor Facts and History:." Ukrainian 'Holodomor' (man-made Famine) Facts and History. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014.

"Motivations Behind The Holocaust: German Nationalism and Economic Growth." N.p., n.d. Web.

"Nazi Terror Begins." United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Council, 10 June 2013. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"Timeline." Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation - USA - Soviet Policy and the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933." Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation - USA - Soviet Policy and the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

"United Human Rights Council." United Human Rights Council. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.