Question

analyzing the toll of the holocaust
which statements correctly characterize the holocaust and its toll? check all that apply.
□ about six million jewish people were killed during the holocaust.
□ allied troops were unable to liberate any camp prisoners.
□ german residents were forced to help bury the dead bodies.
□ the nazis led prisoners on death marches as the front moved closer.
□ the nazis tried to hide the truth by evacuating and destroying camps.
□ about 3,000 soviet prisoners were murdered by nazis during the war.

Explanation:

• "About six million Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust" is correct as historical records confirm around 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust.
• "Allied troops were unable to liberate any camp prisoners" is incorrect; Allied troops did liberate many camps (e.g., Auschwitz, Dachau).
• "German residents were forced to help bury the dead bodies" is correct; as Allied forces advanced, German civilians were made to see the atrocities and help with burial.
• "The Nazis led prisoners on death marches as the front moved closer" is correct; Nazis forced prisoners on death marches to prevent them from being liberated.
• "The Nazis tried to hide the truth by evacuating and destroying camps" is correct; Nazis attempted to destroy evidence of the Holocaust by evacuating and demolishing camps.
• "About 3,000 Soviet prisoners were murdered by Nazis during the war" is incorrect; the number of Soviet prisoners (and others) killed was far higher, and the 3,000 figure is inaccurate.

Answer:

• A. About six million Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust.
• C. German residents were forced to help bury the dead bodies.
• D. The Nazis led prisoners on death marches as the front moved closer.
• E. The Nazis tried to hide the truth by evacuating and destroying camps.