4 - Rise of Dictators - Hitler

Under the Weimar Republic, what caused the German mark (German money) to become almost worthless?

• Germany was printing too much money (hyperinflation)

• Germany was not allowed to have a large army

• Germany had too much gold in its reserves that it had stolen from the Church

• Germany didn't allow Jews to work so they made less money.

What ideas were at the core of Hitler's ideology?

• Radical liberalism and anti-segregation

• Marxist communism and neo-imperialism

• Anti-Semitism and extreme German nationalism

• Constitutional democracy and self-determination

What was the result of the uprising Hitler led in Munich in 1923?

• It succeeded and he took over the government and set up a dictatorship.

• It failed, but he escaped and built up the Nazi Party so it could succeed the next time.

• It succeeded, but some of his supporters betrayed him and exiled him out of Germany

• It failed and he was arrested and wrote Mein Kampf during his 9 months in prison.

While campaigning, Hitler promised the Germans people ALL of the following EXCEPT

• to reverse the Treaty of Versailles

• the unification of Germany and Austria

• to make Germany a place for only ‘true’ Germans to live

• freedom of speech and voting rights for all

What did Hitler do once he became Chancellor through legal means?

• He used his popularity to expand suffrage to more Germans

• He wrote his book Mein Kampf, outlining his future plans

• He purged the government of Jews and eliminated those he saw as political rivals

• He led a March on Rome with a massive number of his followers

What did Hitler do that was a violation of the Treaty of Versailles?

• He established the Nazi Party

• He rearmed Germany

• He stripped Jewish Germans of their citizenship

• He had his political rivals killed or imprisoned

Which of the following is an example of an anti-Semitic policy?

• Jews were were barred from working in the press or media, farming, or holding government jobs.

• Women were discouraged from working and encouraged to stay home and bear many children

• All political parties other than the Nazi Party were banned and violators were sent to concentration camps.

• People were encouraged to participate in "mass leisure" where they were exposed to nationalistic propaganda.

How did Hitler help to improve economic situation in Nazi Germany?

• Increase houses for the people

• Decrease number of taxes

• Increase the amount of imports

• Decrease unemployment rate

German people were indoctrinated with Nazi beliefs by ALL of the following EXCEPT

• Textbooks were rewritten to reflect Nazi racial views and historical myths

• Films were made to inspire German nationalistic sentiment

• Radios were cheaply sold and distributed so everyone could hear Hitler's messages

• Modern art and foreign music became popular so Germans felt trendy

Based on propaganda posters, what techniques did Hitler use to appeal to his audience?

• Short mustache, a strict looking Hitler with clenched fists, using various colors and Nazi flag

• Simple colors, short mustache, a smiling Hitler with arms open, long catchy phrases

• Short slogans, people laughing behind Hitler, using symbols and traditional flag

• Short slogans, a determined-looking Hitler standing in front of many Germans, using symbols and Nazi flag