I learned about rules made to humiliate and make the Jewish people loose their will.
I learned how much Jews were hated and how miserable that the Nazi's made them feel. At first it began with things that were livable without, and things that were unfair but not as terrible. For example some things like segregation and no mixing in marriages has been seen in many countries over history. Then after a lot of new restrictions all of a sudden there was a slow-down because the Nazi's were trying to calm down suspicion and worry from other countries. Especially during the Olympics where Jews were not allowed to participate, yet they tore down Jewish hate signs so that other countries would not see Germany as this evil giant. After this big public event, it all came in a burst, with worse restrictions than had been seen yet. They took away simple necessities such as the right to maintaining your hygiene. Thats right they did not allow Jews to buy new clothes or to clean themselves. Then they began sending more and more people to concentration camps. Then all of a sudden there were no new laws, because they were all gone, either dead or in concentration camps. Then you see them try to burn the evidence of the camps or the laws because the end of the war is coming and they are being invaded.
2- Why do you think this monument was built?
First off the monument is built as a remembrance so that no one ever forgets what happened so that it is never repeated. It is built to remember those who were lost and to remind people everyday to be thankful for what they have. I think the main message though has more to do with art and sources of entertainment we have. Something as simple as listening to music and expressing yourself was taken away from millions of people. It is meant to remind everyone to appreciate all kinds of art and music because many people had been deprived of the simple sources of entertainment, we take for advantage.
3- What did you notice about the number of laws passed in certain years?At first there was a burst of new laws and legislation that were removing certain people like teachers and lawyers from their jobs. Basically they were removing people with the power to change laws that were unfair, and those who could teach that what was happening was wrong. When the olympics and all the publicity came all of a sudden there were less laws, and less public hate, to avoid suspicion. After the olympics cleared out everything broke out, and they went 100% against the Jews. They made more legislations than had been thought possible. After all the Jews were in the concentration camps they could no longer make any more legislations against them. Once invasion came they tried to cover it all up by getting rid of all the documents.
4- Which restrictions do you think you would have the most trouble dealing with and why?
I think it would be a series of restrictions that would give me the most trouble. Taking away things like sports, music, and other forms of entertainment would drive me crazy. Me personally, I am always trying to do something, I can't just sit around and do nothing for a day, I have to listen to music or go outside. Without some of those things I would probably go crazy from boredom. Another thing would be not being allowed to be with certain friends because of the color of our skin or the religions we practice. Me personally, I know people of many races and religions, and in a situation like that would no longer have access to much of them. Finally being blocked out from the world and knowing things were only going to get worse would be very scary for me. Not knowing is a fear that everyone has, but knowing you could die soon is even worse and with no access to the outside world, you have no idea what could happen.
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