The Rise of Fascism, Hitler's Germany

Which is the most valid conclusion to be drawn from a study of the rise of power of the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1930s?

• Peace treaties, even harsh ones, have little effect on domestic politics in the defeated nation.

• Scapegoat politics is an unconvincing method of gaining political power.

• People may be willing to sacrifice liberty if economic security is promised.

• Even a brief experience with democratic government makes people very devoted to it.

Which was a major reason for the rise of dictatorships in Europe in the two decades following World War I?

• general illiteracy of the working class

• stress caused by the constant threat of renewed warfare

• destruction of homes and factories during World War I

• widespread economic disorder

Fascism in Europe during the 1920's and the 1930's is best described as a

• demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism that promoted free enterprise

• form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual

• type of economic system that stressed a classless society

• set of humanist ideas that emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual

The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I helped lay the foundation for the

• rise of fascism in Germany

• uprisings during the French Revolution

• division of Korea along the 38th parallel

• Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

Which statement about the Weimar Republic before November 1933 is best supported by the information in the chart?

• Political representation of various groups was limited.

• Diverse political ideas were discouraged by the government.

• The Social Democrats continued to gain support throughout the period.

• Many different political ideologies were represented in the Reichstag.

Which statement about both the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy is accurate?

• Economic conditions led to political change.

• Industrialization hindered national development.

• Goals were achieved by peaceful means.

• Communists ideals fueled both movements.

The Nuremberg Laws were partly responsible for

• the occurrence of the Holocaust.

• the extension of citizenship to minority group members.

• the creation of a classless society in Germany.

• increased nationalism for minorities living in Germany.

Are we Mice or Men?

What policy is being questioned in this cartoon?

• nonalignment

• detente

• militarism

• isolationism

The Nuremberg laws are best described as

• efforts of the Roman Catholic Church to punish heresy

• major articles in the Declaration of the Rights of Man

• specific laws contained in Justinian's Code

• anti-Semitic laws of 20th-century Germany

Who were the intended targets of Kristallnacht?

• Germans

• Jewish people

• Americans

• Nazis