Which uprising in 1943 was the largest and most symbolic act of Jewish resistance against the Nazis?
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Correct answer: The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
For nearly a month, poorly armed Jewish fighters in the Warsaw Ghetto held off superior German forces to prevent deportations to Treblinka. Although the uprising was crushed, it remains a symbol of defiance and courage against the 'Final Solution'.
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