The Nuremberg Laws

1. The Nuremberg Laws By: Nicole & Vanja

2. The Importance of the Nuremberg Laws • The Nuremberg Laws took place in Germany in 1935, right after the takeover of power in 1933 by Hitler. • These laws restricted the rights of the Jews in Germany . • These laws showed the citizens of Germany that Hitler had successfully completed his promise of “dealing” with the Jews. • Since this law was passed it was nearly impossible for Jews to earn a way of living in Germany.

3. Key Figures involved in the Nuremberg Laws • Hitler was the prime architect of the Nuremberg Laws but he had lots of help orchestrating them. • The main people that helped him were; Heinrich Himmier, ReinhardHeydrich, Adolf Eichmann, Rudolf Hess. • They were all fellow members of The Nazi Party.

4. Key Dates involving the Nuremberg Laws • September 15th 1935 • The Nuremberg Laws were instituted • At their annual party rally, the Nazis announce new laws that revoke Reich citizenship for Jews. • October 18th 1935 • New Marriage Requirements were instituted • The “Law for the Protection of the Hereditary Health of the German People” requires all prospective marriage partners to obtain from the public health authorities a certificate of fitness to marry.

5. Key Dates (cont.) • November 14th 1935 • Nuremberg Law extended to other groups • The first supplemental decree of the Nuremberg Laws extends the prohibition on marriage or sexual relations between people who could produce “racially suspect” children.

6. Some Examples of The Nuremberg Laws were… Anyone who had ¾ Jewish grandparents were considered full Jews regardless of what religious beliefs they had or what they classified themselves as. People who were considered “German or Kindred Blood” had to have 4 German or Kindred Blood grandparents. Marriages between Jews and nationals of German or Kindred blood were forbidden. Sex outside of marriage between Jews and Germans were forbidden. Jews weren’t allowed to run business shops. Jews were forbidden to populate.

7. Some Examples of The Nuremberg Laws were… (cont.) 7) People defined as Jews could not be lawyers, doctors, journalist or any high paid job. 8) Jews were prohibited from using state hospitals. 9) Public parks, libraries and beaches were closed to Jews. 10) War memorials weren’t allowed to have Jew names. 11) If a Jew won the lottery it could not be awarded to them. 12) Jews had J’s stamped on their passports and if they left Germany they weren’t allowed to return. 13) All schools were closed to Jewish children.

8. Some Examples of The Nuremburg Laws were… (cont.) 14) Jews were only allowed to make purchases of grocery stores in Berlin between 4pm and 5pm. 15) During rush hour Jews weren’t allowed to use public transportation. 16) Jews weren’t allowed to buy books, newspapers or magazines. 17) All Jews over the age of six had to wear a yellow star with the word ‘J’ written on it.

9. Outcomes from these laws • These Laws resulted in Hitler creating concentration camps. • Jews would be sent to concentration camps to be killed. • The world entered WWII to stop these concentration camps. • Finally on May 7th 1945, the Nazi Party surrendered and WWII came to an end.

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