Nazi Persecution and Policies

1) Aryan (Nordic) - the master race.

2) Caucasian (British)

3) Black & Asian

4) Jews, Roma, Gypsys.

Jews
Why were they persecuted - Used as scapegoats for Germany's problems. Racially considered to be at the bottom of the hierarchy. History of anti-semitism in Europe.
How were they persecuted - They were banned from certain jobs, they were banned from local services and eventually they were taken to concentration camps.

Mentally and Physically Disabled
Why were they persecuted - Believed to be a be a burden of society. They were seen to be stopping Hitler from achieving his master race.
How were they persecuted - The T4 euthanasia programme was introduced. From 1939-1945 5000 mentally ill and handicapped people were killed.

Homosexuals
Why were they persecuted - Part of a social catagory that existed in Germany and got in the way of Hitler's aims of repopulation.
How were they persecuted - Many sent to concentration camps. Forced sterilisation as Hitler wanted to 'stop the spread' of homosexuality.

Beggers, Tramps and Alcoholics
Why were they persecuted - He felt these people were work shy and did not support his ideas of working together for a strong Germany.
How were they persecuted - Hitler pursued a policy of forced sterilisation. He did not want any of these 'social' diseases being spread through children.

Gypsies
Why were they persecuted - Hitler felt they were racially inferior to the Aryans. Often with Slavic heritage. They were a threat to Hitler's master race.
How were they persecuted - Five out of every six German living Gypsies were killed by the Nazis from 1939.

Gypsies

• Had to buy flats and settle down permanently.
• Germany had 45,000 gypsies.
• Very richly cultured groups.
• Hitler believed they were unhygienic and antisocial nuisances and 'beggers'.

Jews

• Persecution became a policy.
• Government encouraged boycotting Jewish shops.
• Explosion of hatred.
• Forced to leave jobs.

Diabled People

• Claimed too much money spent on disabled people.
• People protested against it.
• Killed about 60 at a time with gas - mass murder.