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The Nanking Massacre and Other Japanese Military Atrocities, 1931-1945
UNIT 1—Prejudice and Discrimination
BRIEF SUMMARY OF UNIT: Hate is the root cause of genocide. Research into the
phenomenon of modern genocide has shown that hate escalates through a series of emotions and actions
which can lead to the fi nal act of genocide. Beginning with prejudice and stereotyping, discrimination, bigotry,
and scapegoating, hate progresses to acts of violence which can become state sponsored atrocities, massacres
and ultimately genocide.
LINK TO CONTENT STANDARDS:
See Appendix C for the common core standards for Writing, Reading, Language, and
Speaking and Listening in Social Studies.
Standard 6.2.12.A.4.c Analyze the motivations, causes, and consequences of the
genocides of Armenians, Roma (gypsies), and Jews, as well as
the mass exterminations of Ukrainians and Chinese.
Standard 6.2.12.A.5.e Assess the progress of human and civil rights around the
world since the 1948 U.N. Declaration of Human Rights.
Standard 6.2.12.D.4.i Compare and contrast the actions of individuals as
perpetrators, bystanders, and rescuers during events of
persecution or genocide, and describe the long-term
consequences of genocide for all involved.
Standard 8.1.8.E.1 Gather and analyze fi ndings using data collection technology
to produce a possible solution for a content-related or real-
world problem.
Standard 8.2.8.C.2 Compare and contrast current and past incidences of ethical
and unethical use of labor in the United States or another
country and present results in a media-rich presentation.
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