At one point, upon arrival at Auschwitz, the prisoners considered revolting. What stopped them? What would you have done? Why?

The prisoners at Auschwitz considered revolting at one point due to the inhumane conditions and treatment they were subjected to. However, several factors stopped them from doing so.

1. Lack of Strength and Health: The prisoners were severely malnourished and physically weak. This made it almost impossible for them to put up a strong fight against the well-fed and armed Nazi guards.

2. Lack of Weapons: The prisoners had no access to weapons, while the guards were heavily armed. This made any attempt at a revolt suicidal.

3. Fear of Collective Punishment: The Nazis often used collective punishment as a deterrent. If a few prisoners attempted to revolt, the Nazis would not only kill them but also punish others who were not involved in the revolt. This fear of collective punishment discouraged many prisoners from revolting.

4. Lack of Unity: The prisoners came from different backgrounds and spoke different languages. This made it difficult for them to unite and plan a successful revolt.

As for what I would have done, it's hard to say without being in that situation. However, I would like to believe that I would have tried to maintain hope and strength, and possibly look for ways to resist or sabotage the Nazis' efforts in less direct, but still impactful, ways.

The reason for this is that direct revolt, given the circumstances, would likely have led to immediate death. However, by staying alive and resisting in smaller ways, there's a chance I could survive long enough to be liberated, or to help others survive.