Giving up Possessions
+ When the Jews were forced to give up their possessions it allowed them the only worry about their family members and themselves. Instead of forcing them to focus on keeping all their possessions safe.
- It stripped each Jew of their only remembrance of life before the Germans attacked. To some it was their identity and it was taken from them.
Wearing the Star
+ It showed Jews who there allies were. Who they could trust and stick with. It also allowed the Germans to distinguish the Jews from other races.
- Placed a label on all Jews, and although it didn't hurt them it showed others that they were different. It's like having all colored people wear a bright orange shirt, just so you can spot them out of the crowd. It wasn't right.
Moving Into the Ghettos
+ It allowed all of the Jews and their families to be with each other. They were given food and water and were with the people they loved.
- It forced Jews to leave their houses and belongings behind. What they could fit into a bag was what they could take.
Being Deported to Concentration Camps
+ Made it easier for Germans to kill the Jews. The Jews could be put to work and it wouldn't cost them a penny. Jews had no where to go, since the camps were surrounded by guards and barb wire.
- Being in the camp was nothing but horror and cruelty. The had to witness their own race being killed by the hundreds. Life was hard and horrifying. You needed to work or you would be simply shot on the spot.
Riding in the Train
+ You knew that everyone was safe because they were right next to you. It wasn't only you in the train, you were with the people of your own race and surrounding community.
- The train moved and you didn't know what was going on, where you were being taken, if you would be getting out alive, or what the Germans were planning.
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