Were the Nuremberg Trials vengeance or justice? After World War II, the trials of Nazi officials were supposed to bring justice for genocidal atrocities. However, scholars debate whether it was just an act of retribution by the victors. Four video clips profile the views of writers, an historian, and a court officer to inform the discussion.

Concepts

the nuremberg trials, post world war ii, world war ii, nazism, war crimes

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use videos to fuel a debate on wartime ethics

Classroom Considerations

• Resources require a free account; teachers may use the username: students and the password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
• Pupils may need background on the Nuremberg Trials to fully understand discussion

Pros

• Clips of the trials and are fascinating and engaging
  
• Videos carefully unpack some of the ethical questions around the trial 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.10