The Nuremberg trials after World War II were largely a symbolic exercise because

a small number of Nazis were charged.

a small number of perpetrators, such as Himmler, were charged.

a small number of Nazis did not defend themselves.

a small number of perpetrators were charged with one crime

The Nuremberg trials after World War II were largely a symbolic exercise because a small number Nazis were charged.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Nuremberg trials were set up to bring justice to the Nazi officers who were involved in the negative shades of the World War II. These trials were commenced in Germany in the Palace of Justice for a year.

The first trial was held accusing the German leadership. This was followed by other twelve trials, resulting in the total of 177 sentences which included 25 death sentences. The trials in Nuremberg that led to the prosecution of Nazi war criminals. These were the 13 trials in Nuremberg in the years 1945-1949.

A. a small number of Nazis were charged.