Critically analyse the statement: "Many historians would have us believe that Nazi Policy is largely responsible for the genocide committed against the Jews during the 1930s and early 1940s."

This is a history project assignment for Grade 11. The key question is: "Many historians would have us believe that Nazi Policy is largely responsible for the genocide committed against the Jews during the 1930s and early 1940s." You need to critically analyse the validity of this statement.

Here's a breakdown of the instructions for learners:

• Instructions for Learners:

  1. The question requires you to analyse, assess, and evaluate the given statement.
  2. You must research your topic using a variety of resources, including the internet and your textbook. Ensure your sources are relevant and appropriate, and include different views of the topic, avoiding bias.
  3. Select relevant information to answer the question. Make rough notes to use when writing your essay.

• Writing Your Essay: 4. Start with an introduction that clearly indicates how you intend to answer the question. 5. The body of your essay should be divided into paragraphs, presenting your argument in a logical, chronological, and coherent way. 6. Your conclusion should be based on the evidence you have presented and the argument you have developed in the essay.

• Presentation: 7. Use the essay format. 8. The essay length should be 3-4 pages (excluding the cover page, index, and bibliography). 9. Source and all quotations must be acknowledged, either in a footnote or at the end of the essay. 10. Use the attached rubric as a marking guideline for the presentation of your assignment.