The Rise of Hitler & the Nazis

Whom did Hitler blame for Germany losing the First World War and submitting to the Treaty of Versailles?

• Erich Ludendorff

• Jews and communists

• the Freikorps

• German soldiers

How did Hitler attempt to capitalize on his nationwide fame as a result of failed Putsch trial?

• running for president

• leaving the National Socialist party

• going to prison

• writing a memoir/political testament

What were the main provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany had to accept full blame for the war, pay reparations, and give up territories

• Germany was forgiven for its actions during the war

• Germany was given control over other European countries

• Germany was allowed to rebuild its military

What were the primary ideologies promoted in Mein Kampf?

• state socialism and the rule of law

• ultra-nationalism and racial supremacy

• capitalism and democracy

• communism and expansionism

Which of the following likely had NO influence on Hitler's sense of extreme German nationalism?

• his service in the German army in WWI

• his homelessness in Vienna

• exposure to German Romantic art & music

• the Treaty of Versailles

What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?

• it led to economic hardships and political instability

• it caused Germany to lose the First World War

• it destabilized the German monarchy, leading to the creation of the Weimar Republic

• it caused great anti-German sentiment, resulting in the war guilt clause

What was the purpose of Mein Kampf?

• To outline Hitler's political ideology and plans for Germany

• To criticize the Treaty of Versailles

• To promote peace and unity among nations

• To document Hitler's personal life

Which political party did Hitler lead?

• Social Democratic Party

• Nationalist Party

• National Socialist German Workers' Party

• Conservative Party

What role did propaganda play in Hitler's rise to power?

• propaganda helped spread Hitler's message but ultimately led to his arrest and imprisonment

• propaganda had no impact on Hitler's rise to power

• propaganda was only used by the Nazis after they took control of the government, helping to brainwash children

• it convinced many Germans that Nazis were the only solution to Germany's woes

What were the key beliefs of Hitler's ideology?

• Aryan supremacy, anti-Semitism, and territorial expansion

• Equality for all, democracy, and peace

• Worker's rights and social justice

• Religious freedom and cultural diversity