What purpose did the ghettos serve during the Holocaust? They were barracks where poor and sick people in Germany were sent to live. They were living compounds built by the Nazis to house and kill Jewish people. They were camps where socialists and political prisoners were forced to be laborers. They were holding centers where Jewish people lived until they were sent to concentration camps.

one of the major compromises in the constitutional convention was between the small states and big states. the small states wanted each state to have the same number of representatives in congress. the big states wanted representation based on population.

during the 20th century, the role of the vice president has evolved into more of an executive branch position. now, the vice president is usually seen as an integral part of a president's administration and presides over the senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.

those who allied with france gained land and power.