Nazi Regime

What was the general view of the Nazi state immediately after World War II?

• A chaotic and disorganized state

• A state based on popular support

• An efficient and highly organized system

• A democratic state

What act allowed Hitler's will to become the basis for law?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Reichstag Fire Decree

• The Enabling Act

• The Nuremberg Laws

Since the 1960s, how has the interpretation of Hitler's power and the Nazi state changed?

• Considered to be less hierarchical

• Believed to be entirely centralized

• Seen as more chaotic and inefficient

• Viewed as more democratic

What was a consequence of the duplicated and overlapping structures within the Nazi state?

• Clear decision-making procedures

• Inefficiency

• Increased efficiency

• Creation of a stable economy

How many decrees did Hitler issue during his 12 years in power?

• 34

• Over 100

• 12

• None

What was the concept of 'working towards the Führer'?

• A legal principle

• A form of propaganda

• Anticipating and enacting Hitler's wishes

• A military strategy

Who orchestrated Kristallnacht in an attempt to win favor with Hitler?

• Heinrich Himmler

• Hjalmar Schacht

• Joseph Goebbels

• Albert Speer

What term is used to describe the Nazi regime based on its reliance on popular support?

• A consensus dictatorship

• A democratic regime

• An authoritarian regime

• A totalitarian dictatorship

What helped to maintain support for the Nazi regime during the early years of World War II?

• Defeats in major battles

• Rations below the minimum calories required

• Early victories in several countries

• The mobilization of women in the workforce

What was a significant factor that caused support for the Nazi regime to weaken?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased support for the Hitler Youth

• Victory at Stalingrad

• Allied bombing of German cities