8.8 The Rise of Nazi Germany

Which of the following weakened the Weimar Republic?

• The Weimar government tried to help workers by printing more money, which caused the German mark to lose value.

• The Weimar government tried to violate the Treaty of Versailles, which led France to occupy the Ruhr Valley.

• The Weimar government gave the vote to women, which most Germans opposed.

• The Weimar government offered a place to Hitler, leading to widespread protests.

Why did support for Hitler increase in the early 1930s?

• Hitler had successfully proven himself as government leader.

• Germans wanted a leader who would institute Marxist policies.

• Germans believed he had given up his extreme ideas while in jail.

• The German people wanted a strong leader to end economic woes.

Which action of Hitler was a direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles?

• He began a systematic campaign of discrimination against Jews.

• He built up the German military.

• He used schools to teach Nazi ideology.

• He created a one-party totalitarian state.

Which of the following statements best describes Nazi strategy?

• Germans come from a superior race and need to destroy their enemies.

• Germans should isolate themselves from the rest of the world to maintain their race.

• Germans should form a constitutional government protecting all citizens' rights.

• Germans should ensure that government distributes wealth evenly among all people.

Which of the following contributed to the rise of authoritarian rule in Eastern Europe?

• Hitler supported neighboring dictators to help him expand German territory.

• The League of Nations favored strong, stable governments.

• Ethnic rivalries caused unrest within independent nations.

• Independent nations rebelled against existing monarchies.