Flashcard on Germany's Political History

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What rights were curtailed by the Reichstag Fire Decree?

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Civil rights of the German people were curtailed by the Reichstag Fire Decree.

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How long did the Third Reich exist?

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The Third Reich existed for 12 years, from 1933 to 1945.

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What event marked a key moment in Hitler's rise to power?

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The fire in the Reichstag marked a key moment in Hitler's rise to power.

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What was the result of the new elections held on 5 March 1933?

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The NSDAP did not have a majority in the elections held on 5 March 1933.

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What happened to trade unions under Nazi rule?

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Trade unions were replaced by the Deutsche Arbeitsfront under Nazi rule.

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What was the Reichstag Fire Decree?

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The Reichstag Fire Decree was a law enacted in 1933 that suspended civil liberties in Germany.

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Who was the leader of the NSDAP?

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The leader of the NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers' Party) was Adolf Hitler.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

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The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany after World War I.

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What was the role of the Deutsche Arbeitsfront?

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The Deutsche Arbeitsfront was the labor organization that replaced trade unions in Nazi Germany.

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What was the impact of the Munich Agreement?

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The Munich Agreement allowed Nazi Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, which emboldened Hitler.