... the end of the 1920's, however, this changed when Stalin came to power and actively encouraged anti-semitism so he could remove Jews from high positions of authority after their period of prosperity. He set up secret pogroms which resulted in the rape and massacre of many innocent Jews, and the looting and destruction of their property. After the problems encountered in Russia, Jews fled to Palestine. Here, however, the Arab inhabitants were fearful that the Jews would take over and rioted forcing the Jews to form into groups for protection. (ii) (300) Analyze and explain the events that led to the Holocaust After enjoying a period of prosperity in German society, Jews were faced with Nazi hate when Hitler came to power in 1933. They were continually discriminated against, with anti-Jewish propaganda appearing all over Germany. On April 1 Hitler declared a one-day boycott of Jewish businesses and signs were posted ...

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