Restrictive Laws in Nazi Germany

1.  Who could now be defined as a "Jew"?


People who had three or four Jewish grandparents were defined as a Jew regardless of whether that person recognized himself or herself as a Jew or is part of the Jewish religious community. Even people with Jewish grandparents who had changed religions to Christianity were defined as Jews.


2.  What was meant by "Aryanizing" Jewish Businesses?


 "Aryanizing" Jewish Businesses meant Jewish laborers and managers were set free and the possession of the property of most Jewish businesses was taken over by non-Jewish Germans who bought them at bargain prices fixed by Nazis. 


3.  How were Jews who were professionals (lawyers, doctors etc.) restricted?


Jews who were professionals like lawyers, doctors,etc were restricted for example, Jewish doctors were forbidden to treat non-Jews, and Jewish lawyers were not authorized to practice law.


4.  What did Jewish identity cards need to include now?


Jews identity cards needed to include special identifying marks to theirs: a red "J" stamped on them and new middle names for all the Jews who did not control recognizably "Jewish" first names -- "Israel" for males, "Sara" for females.This kind of system allowed the police to identify Jews easily.


5.  What was the "Law for the Protection of the Hereditary Health of the German People" (sum up in your own words)?


The "Law for the Protection of the Hereditary Health of the German People" needs all destined marriage partners to accomplish from the public health power a certificate of fitness to marry. These certificates are unacceptable to those suffering from "hereditary illnesses" and other deadly diseases and those attempting to marry in misbehavior of the Nuremberg Laws.