Nazi New Order and Global Conflicts

Jennifer Foure, a history professor at Purdue University, discusses her research on European imperialism, focusing on the Nazi occupation and the New Order. She explores the impact of Nazi ideology on occupied territories and compares it to modern European imperialism. The talk also covers the decline of the Nazi New Order and its aftermath, concluding with a farewell to the audience.

What is Jennifer Foure's primary field of research?

• American History

• 20th Century European History

• Ancient Roman History

• Medieval European History

Which political ideologies are highlighted in the discussion of 20th-century global conflicts?

• Imperialism, Fascism, Communism

• Democracy, Capitalism, Socialism

• Monarchy, Feudalism, Anarchism

• Liberalism, Conservatism, Nationalism

What prompted the decolonization of Indonesia?

• The Dutch voluntarily granted independence

• A treaty with Japan

• Indonesian nationalists declared independence

• A United Nations mandate

What was the primary question explored in Jennifer Foure's first book?

• What was the impact of Nazi propaganda in the Netherlands?

• How did the Dutch resist Nazi occupation?

• Did Nazi occupation make the Dutch anti-imperialists?

• Did the Dutch support Nazi Germany?

What was the Nazi New Order's ideological foundation?

• Technological advancement

• Racial purity and expansion

• Cultural assimilation

• Economic prosperity

Why was the framing of Nazi imperialism controversial during the 1930s and 40s?

• It was not supported by Nazi ideology

• It required questioning European colonial practices

• It was seen as a military strategy

• It was a new concept introduced by historians

What was the impact of the German defeat at Stalingrad on the Nazi New Order?

• It led to peace negotiations

• It expanded further into Asia

• It solidified control over Europe

• It began to collapse

How did the treatment of occupied peoples vary under the Nazi New Order?

• It was uniform across all territories

• It depended on racial ideology and economic needs

• It was determined by local governments

• It was based solely on military strategy

What role did resistance movements play after 1943?

• They were largely ineffective

• They focused on economic sabotage

• They gained momentum and support from the Allies

• They collaborated with Nazi forces

What was the ultimate outcome of the Nazi imperialist venture in Europe?

• It led to a peaceful resolution

• It ended with significant death and destruction

• It resulted in a lasting empire

• It was absorbed into the Soviet Union