Night Questions on World War II
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What events lead to Buchenwald's liberation according to Elie Wiesel?
In "Night," Elie Wiesel describes Buchenwald's liberation as starting on April 5, 1945, when roll call is missed, signaling change. The SS plans to kill remaining Jews, evacuating and executing...
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Why was the camp in Night evacuated?
The camp in "Night" was evacuated because the Germans, losing the war, anticipated the imminent arrival of the advancing Red Army. Inmates, including Elie, feared for their lives as the Germans might...
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Why were the Sighet Jews optimistic about the 1942 and 1943 radio news?
The Jews of Sighet were optimistic about the news they heard in 1942 and 1943. They believed that the Allied forces would win and that their town would not be harmed.