The start of this event was signaled via telegram by Heinrich Müller. Three days after this event, the government ordered insurance companies not to pay out claims arising from it. It was a reaction to the assassination of diplomat Ernst vom (*) Rath and was spurred on by a Joseph Goebbels (GUR-bulz) speech. It occurred on November 9 and 10, 1938, and targeted Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues. For 10 points, the smashing of windows during what event gave rise to its name, meaning "Night of the Broken Glass?"
The start of this event was signaled via telegram by Heinrich Müller. Three days after this event, the government ordered insurance companies not to pay out claims arising from it. It was a reaction to the assassination of diplomat Ernst vom (*) Rath and was spurred on by a Joseph Goebbels (GUR-bulz) speech. It occurred on November 9 and 10, 1938, and targeted Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues. For 10 points, the smashing of windows during what event gave rise to its name, meaning "Night of the Broken Glass?"
The start of this event was signaled via telegram by Heinrich Müller.
{Kristallnacht} [accept Night of the {Broken Glass} before it is read]