The Rise of Authoritarianism in Germany

What was the primary accusation made by German nationalists and veterans against the politicians who signed the Treaty of Versailles?

• They were considered heroes

• They were praised for ending the war

• They were accused of being too lenient

• They were accused of betraying Germany

What major economic crisis did Germany face in 1923?

• Banking collapse

• Stock market crash

• Hyperinflation

• The Great Depression

What was a key feature of the Weimar Constitution?

• Proportional representation was abolished

• The president could rule by decree in emergencies

• The chancellor had no real power

• The president was elected every four years

Who were the Freikorps?

• A right-wing paramilitary group

• A parliamentary faction

• A liberal political party

• A communist group

What event marked a violent attempt by the Nazi Party to overthrow the government?

• The Reichstag Fire

• The Night of Long Knives

• The Beer Hall Putsch

• The Munich Agreement

What was the main goal of the Nazi Party's platform?

• To support the Treaty of Versailles

• To promote international peace

• To unify all German-speaking people

• To establish a democratic government

What role did Joseph Goebbels play in the Nazi Party?

• He was a financial advisor

• He was the head of the SA

• He was the chief architect

• He was the minister of propaganda

What was a direct consequence of the Great Depression on the Nazi Party?

• It decreased their popularity

• It led to their disbandment

• It had no significant impact

• It increased their electoral support

What was the outcome of Hitler's 1932 presidential campaign?

• He won by a landslide

• He lost but showed strong support

• He withdrew before the election

• He was disqualified

Why was Hitler eventually appointed as Chancellor of Germany?

• Due to his popularity with the military

• Following a unanimous vote in the Reichstag

• As a compromise to stabilize the government

• Because he was the only candidate