Slowly the Jews were denied their rights and privileges as citizens of Germany and later as human beings nder the influence of the Nazis. The denial of Jewish citizenship and some basic rights fueled the overall decline of the freedom of the Jews. Jewish newspapers were banished, they weren't allowed to own businesses or work in high levels of employment, they lost the right to vote in 1936, and attending community events, entertainment, and schools was not allowed. Jews' licenses were taken away and extreme restrictions were placed on them on the places they were allowed to go at certain times of the day (1938). Throughout these years Jews were terrorized and arrested, and all were forced to carry id cards, which identified them as Jews. In 1939, Jews were forced to wear the well-known yellow star of David. After this rule was made, Jews were rapidly denied the freedom owning many of their own things and even venturing outside of their homes.
It should also be noted that while Jews were directly attacked during this time, they were not the only victims of the Holocaust. Many other groups including Poles, Soviets (prisoners of war), Romanies (Gypsies), Mentally or Physically handicaped, homosexuals, etc.
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