CIE Germany Depth Study

What lesson did Hitler most clearly learn from the failure of the Munich Putsch in 1923?

• That violence was the most effective tool for seizing power.

• That working with the army was unnecessary.

• That power could be best achieved through legal, democratic means.

• That public support was irrelevant in a revolution.

Why was the Reichstag Fire pivotal for Hitler’s consolidation of power?

• It convinced the army to support Hitler.

• It provided a pretext to eliminate the Communists and restrict civil liberties.

• It allowed Hitler to pass the Enabling Act directly.

• It marked the beginning of the Nazi Party’s economic reforms.

How did the Enabling Act differ from the Reichstag Fire Decree in its function?

• The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to create laws legally without the Reichstag.

• The Enabling Act suspended civil liberties.

• The Reichstag Fire Decree replaced the Weimar Constitution.

• The Reichstag Fire Decree banned all political parties.

Which of the following best describes the political purpose of the Night of the Long Knives?

• To implement racial laws.

• To gain full control of the German economy.

• To eliminate threats within the Nazi Party and win over the military.

• To pass the Enabling Act through fear.

Why did Hitler need the support of the army more than the SA by 1934?

• The SA had become too loyal to Hitler.

• The army was the only institution with the power to overthrow Hitler.

• The SA wanted to disband the Nazi Party.

• The army supported Communism, which Hitler opposed.

How did the Munich Putsch reflect Hitler’s use of legality in consolidating power?

• It was a complete military takeover.

• It relied solely on public referenda.

• It showed Hitler’s preference for legal methods to achieve control.

• It marked the start of World War II.

How did the Reichstag Fire reflect Hitler’s use of propaganda in consolidating power?

• It was framed to justify Nazi actions and win public support.

• It was hidden from the public entirely.

• It resulted in Hitler’s resignation.

• It had no impact on public opinion.

How did the Enabling Act reflect Hitler’s use of legality in gaining control?

• It was passed after a military coup.

• It legally allowed Hitler to rule by decree, bypassing the Reichstag.

• It was introduced by President Hindenburg.

• It was invalid under Weimar law.

How did the Night of the Long Knives reflect Hitler’s use of violence?

• It was a peaceful transfer of power.

• It promoted social welfare.

• It showed how force was used strategically to remove threats or gain support.

• It was only symbolic and had no real effect.

What was the main propaganda benefit of the Reichstag Fire for Hitler?

• It helped him rebuild the parliament building.

• It created public fear of a Communist uprising.

• It caused sympathy for the Nazis abroad.

• It resulted in a peaceful agreement with Communists.