What steps did Germany and the Nazis take to create a Juden free state between 1933-1939?

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What steps did Germany and the Nazis take to create a Judenfree state between 1933-1939?

Key points

  • Steps taken to a Judenfree state
  • How much is this linked to philosophy?
  • Why did the Jews not leave Germany?
  • Is this a systematic and sustained policy?

Adolph Hitler was appointed Chancellor in 1933. He came to power with many political ideologies and beliefs but without doubt at the core of his beliefs was his hatred of the Jewish faith and people. The hatred of the Jews however was also deep rooted in Germany. Here we will attempt to trace the steps towards a Judenfree state between 1933-1939.

One of the first steps towards a Judenfree state was the Law for the Professionalisation of the civil service. This removed Jews from state service and stopped them from influencing Aryan children through education. Jews were also outlawed from joining or working in the police and any financial matters relating to the state.

Another step was taken towards a Judenfree state in 1933 with the Law against the overcrowding of German schools. This limited Jewish numbers in any educational establishment to 1.5% in total. This enabled Hitler and the Nazis to indoctrinate German children about the inadequacies of the Jews.

The law for the prevention of genetically diseased offspring was also passed in 1933. This followed along the lines of creating a super race. If someone were genetically diseased then this weakness would be passed on through further generations.

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There was also a one-day national boycott of Jewish commercial activity in 1933. The Nazis branded the Star of David on Jewish shops and discouraged Germans from shopping in Jewish establishments. Even with this most direct action against the Jews though, Jews still felt that the persecution could not last. So they did nothing and simply accepted it.

Due to Nazis pressure, the Lutheran church demanded the retirement of non-Aryan priests. This was yet another small step towards a Judenfree state.

The final act passed in 1933 was the agreement between the Ministry of Interior and the Zionist organisation ...

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