Rise of Hitler Answers

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The Third Reich based its power primarily on

A
fear.
B
censorship.
C
laws.
D
incentive.
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Hitler can be described as a fanatical despot because he

A
supported representation within the German government for everyone except Jewish people.
B
enjoyed giving lengthy speeches and felt that he needed to convince people of his leadership.
C
was determined to rebuild the nation’s economy without new industry.
D
recruited the support of millions of young people and ruled by force.
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Why were idealistic supporters of the Nazi party willing to endorse Hitler’s annexation of Austria?

A
They distrusted intellectualism and respected military power.
B
They wanted a quick return to the former power and glory of Germany.
C
They were intrigued by the call of danger and the opportunity to sacrifice.
D
They believed that the problems of Germany were caused by the communists.
4

What was one aspect of Racial Purity laws?

A
Jewish people were forced to participate in German education programs.
B
Aryan Germans were required to report all new births to the government.
C
Marriages between Germans and Jewish people were prohibited.
D
Women were required to attend university to increase their knowledge of German history.
5

Appeasement was a popular policy because European leaders

A
wanted Hitler to be happy.
B
wanted to avoid another war.
C
knew that Hitler desired a confrontation.
D
had serious economic problems to deal with at home.
6

What was one issue that caused German citizens to be willing to accept new leadership?

A
the lack of economic stability
B
the loss of government protection
C
the lack of a strong ruler
D
the loss of territory after the war
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Based upon an understanding of Nazi Germany and Hitler’s tactics, what is most likely to happen under totalitarian rule?

A
People lose their civil rights.
B
Unemployment remains stable.
C
The government passes new laws.
D
Organizations of young people develop.
8

The Nazi party most strongly appealed to the German people because it

A
was founded by former soldiers.
B
blamed others for losing the war.
C
provided arms to the young people.
D
developed a strong militia and army.
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What power did the SS have under Nazi rule?

A
The power to organize large public meetings for the Nazi Party.
B
The power to create new laws for the German government.
C
The power to arrest anyone for any reason.
D
The power to manage Germany's economy.
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Hitler most likely forced Jewish people to wear a yellow star so that Jewish people could

A
recognize each other.
B
leave the country more easily.
C
be excluded from the military.
D
be identified and arrested more easily.

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