Sally's Holocaust Timeline

There's a German name Oskar Schindler, he was a business man; all he cared about was money. During the Holocaust he changed his value and started to save the Jews from the Nazi by employing them back to his factory. He saved over 1100 Jews during the Holocaust. Therefore, he became one of the Righteous Among the Nations by Israel

1908-04-28 12:22:43

Oskar Schindler born

1928-09-30 12:22:43

Elie Wiesel born in Sighet, Romania

Summarize the lives of Jews living in Romania during just before WWII. Include any anti-Semitic laws or attitudes of the time

1939-07-01 13:42:18

Schindler joins Nazi party

1940-01-01 20:50:47

Schindler opens enamelcare factory in Krakow

1940-08-01 22:19:38

Schindler begins employing Jews as forced labor in factory

1942-04-29 12:22:43

Schindler arrested for kissing a Jewish girl

1943-03-13 19:22:34

Jews are moved to Plaszow concentration camp or Aushwitz

1944-01-06 00:00:00

Plaszow camp is closed, including Schindler's subcamp

Everyone, including those on the "List" are sent away. In the fall, he opens a munitions factory in Brinnlitz, Czecholovakia, using the workers from Plaszow.

1944-03-18 12:22:43

Nazi invade Hungary and begin to deport its Jews to Auschwitz

With a little bit of research, you'll find that Hungary was actually one of Nazi Germany's allies during WWII... kind of. Write about Hungary's two-faced actions during the war

1944-05-29 12:22:43

Wiesel family moved from home in Sighet to the Jewish ghetto

Read the article at the QR website about, among many thing, what life was like in the Signet ghetto. Tell me the most interesting 3 things that you learned

1944-06-05 12:22:43

15 year old Elie & family deported to Auschwitz

Knowing what you know about concentration camps, what would be your feelings about being sent to Auschwitz? Make sure you say more than "Bad" or " Scared"

1944-06-30 04:34:07

Moved from Auschwitz to Buna, where he loses his gold tooth

Research why dentists specifically use gold in fillings and crowns. What is the health benefit?

1944-09-27 12:22:43

Yom Kippur selection, where Elie's father gives Elie his "inheritance"

Explain what Yom Kippur is all about; Why is it a significant holiday to Jews? What " weight" does that add to the inheritance conversation?

1945-01-24 12:22:43

Moved to Buchenwald after days of Death Marches

Walking from Buna to Buchenwald would be a terrible journey. Research where both camps were located, how far it would be to walk between them, and what the temperature and weather would be like if you were doing that walk in the winter.

1945-01-29 06:56:21

Elie's father, Shlomo, dies at Buchenwald

Have you ever lost a family member or friend close to you? If so, how did that affect you? If not, try to imagine what it would be like.

1945-04-11 12:22:43

US army liberates Elie Wiesel from Buchenwald

Read the article at the QR website about the liberation of the Buchenwald camp. Tell me the most interesting 3 things that you learned.

1945-05-08 05:22:59

Shindler, his wife, and some Jews flee to the American front; Jews present Schindler with gold ring

1958-01-01 12:22:43

Night Published

Pieces of this book will stick with you forever. What will be the most memorable image/ story/ idea from this book? What do you think makes this book so influential?

1962-04-28 00:00:00

Schindler named one of the Righteous Among the Nations by Israel

1974-10-09 00:00:00

Oskar Schindler dies at his home in Frankfurt

1986-12-01 12:22:43

Elie Wiesel wins the Nobel Prize for Peace.

Tell me about the Nobel Prize. How many awards are given out? How often? What does it take to win a Peace prize? Give me a complete rundown that shows what you know.