The Anschluss Quiz

What does the word 'Anschluss' mean?

• Union or annexation depending on the point of view

• Annexation

• Possession

• Force

According to Hitler, the invasion of Austria was considered a:

• Union

• Annexation

• Possession

• Force

What was the main reason for Hitler's invasion of Austria?

• To unite all Germans into one Reich

• To gain control over Austrian resources

• To expand German territory

• To increase the population of the Third Reich

Who initially prevented Hitler from uniting Germany and Austria?

• Mussolini

• Schusnigg

• Seyss-Inquart

• Hitler's opponents

What did Hitler do when he heard about the referendum in Austria?

• Invaded Austria by force

• Gradually took control of Austria

• Replaced the Chancellor with a leading Austrian Nazi

• Organized a plebiscite

How long did it take to Hitler to achieve the Anschluss or union with Austria t?

• A few days

• A few weeks

• A few months

• A few years

What did Hitler do to make the Anschluss look legitimate?

• Organized a plebiscite (to show that it was people's choice to join Germany, a democractic choice)

• Invaded Austria by force

• Replaced the Chancellor with a leading Austrian Nazi

• Gradually took control of Austria

What was the result of the plebiscite held in Austria?

• A majority voted against joining the Third Reich

• A majority voted for joining the Third Reich

• The vote was evenly split

• The plebiscite was cancelled

What was significant about the Anschluss in terms of Hitler's actions?

• It was the first time Hitler used his army beyond Germany's borders

• It was the first time Hitler invaded a country

• It was the first time Hitler organized a plebiscite

• It was the first time Hitler faced opposition

What effect did the Anschluss have on Hitler's popularity in Germany?

• It decreased his popularity

• It had no effect on his popularity

• It increased his popularity

• It caused controversy