Alabama Social Studies SS24.HOS.9c
The Standard
- SS24.HOS.9
- Describe how Jewish immigration was perceived and restricted by various nations from 1933 to 1939.*
Describe how Alabamians responded to Nazi persecution of the Jews in Europe.*
2024 Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies · Nazi Antisemitic and Racial Policies
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students describe how people in Alabama reacted to the persecution of Jews in Europe. They use local sources to identify who spoke out, offered help, opposed admitting refugees, or took no action.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student can describe two different Alabama responses and support each with a dated local source. They can explain why condemning Nazi violence was not the same as helping refugees.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may assume all Alabamians responded the same way. They may mistake a national immigration rule for an Alabama decision, or assume that speaking out always led to action.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: Describe two different Alabama responses to the persecution of Jews. For each, name a local source and one detail that supports your answer.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs printed Alabama newspaper clippings about Jewish refugees; have them highlight words showing sympathy, offers of help, or opposition.
Ask: Was condemning Nazi violence enough to help Jewish refugees? Use one Alabama source to defend your answer.
Give pairs four short Alabama source cards; have them sort the responses into public protest, practical help, or opposition to refugees.
Print a current Alabama refugee-aid group's volunteer page; ask students which historical Alabama response its work most resembles and why.
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