Facing History Semester Exam

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Who were the "allies" during World War II?

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United States, Soviet Union, and Great Britain

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What does "Anschluss" refer to?

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The forcible uniting of Germany and Austria in 1938

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What is "antisemitism"?

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Anti-Jewish prejudice, discrimination, hatred, hostility, violence, or oppression

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What is the meaning of "armistice"?

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An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting

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What was "Article 48" in the Weimar Republic's constitution?

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A section allowing the president to pass laws without the Reichstag's approval in times of crisis

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Who were the "Aryans" according to Nazi ideology?

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A made-up race of Nordic people believed to be superior

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What is "Auschwitz" known for?

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A concentration and extermination camp during the Holocaust

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What does "blind obedience" mean?

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Obeying orders without thinking about the consequences

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What does "civil service" refer to?

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Branches of public service that are not legislative, judicial, or military and in which employment is usually based on competitive examination.

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What is the primary purpose of a "concentration camp" as defined in the document?

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To detain or confine people, usually under harsh conditions and without regard for legal norms