Rise of Hitler

How did the Treaty of Versailles help pave the way for the Nazi party to gain control of Germany?

• by limiting the territory of Germany

• by making the German people pay for the war

• by assigning Germany total responsibility for the war

• by creating resentment and anger among the German people

Why did the Weimar Republic collapse?

• The government had to take out extensive loans.

• Many individuals were out of work because of the war.

• Citizens felt that the government did not serve their needs.

• Significant financial resources were given to another country.

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

• the lack of economic stability

• the loss of government protection

• the lack of a strong ruler

• the loss of territory after the war

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

• was founded by former soldiers.

• blamed others for losing the war.

• provided arms to the young people.

• developed a strong militia and army.

What was one aspect of Racial Purity laws?

• Jews were forced to participate in German education programs.

• Aryan Germans were required to report all new births to the government.

• Marriages between Germans and Jews were prohibited.

• Women were required to attend university to increase their knowledge of German history.

When Hitler assumed control of the Nazi party, he immediately

• began enforcing his personal nationalistic and racist views.

• set a suspicious fire that destroyed the German parliament.

• campaigned to elect more Nazis to important political positions.

• appointed himself Chancellor and stood up to the communist party.

What was the original purpose of the SS?

• to eliminate German unions

• to punish communists

• to intimidate the German population

• to limit the rights of women

The Third Reich based its power primarily on

• fear.

• censorship.

• laws.

• incentive.

What did Hitler promise in order to gain the support of German youth?

• work and food

• a private militia

• comradeship and honor

• the necessary military training

Appeasement was a popular policy because European leaders

• wanted Hitler to be happy.

• wanted to avoid another war.

• knew that Hitler desired a confrontation.

• had serious economic problems to deal with at home.