Reflections on Responsibility
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT 1200 / LESSON 7.8CLOSERREFLECTIONS ON RESPONSIBILITYUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Reflections on Responsibility,” OER Project, www.oerproject.com/PurposeThe Holocaust is one of the most devastating examples of injustice in world history. This activity helps you reflect on who holds responsibility for atrocities like the Holocaust. You’ll take a stance, support it with evidence from the lesson, and considerwhat this means for your role in standing up to injustice.Process1.Consider this statement: Ordinary people bear just as much responsibility for atrocities as leaders.2.Determine the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement. Place an “X” on the continuum to represent your position. ||Strongly disagreeStrongly agree3.Explain your position. Include information from at least one of the materials in this lesson. 4.How has this lesson on the Holocaust impacted your understanding of responsibility in times of injustice?