Rise of Nazism

What was the name of the failed violent takeover of the German government by Hitler in 1923?

• The Munich Agreement

• The Putsch

• The Reichstag Fire

• The Treaty of Versailles

What book did Hitler write while in prison?

• Mein Kampf

• Das Kapital

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Art of War

During the 1920s, how were the Nazis generally perceived by the German public?

• As a major political force

• As a small, radical right-wing party not taken seriously

• As the ruling party

• As a left-wing movement

What promise did Hitler make to the unemployed Germans to gain their support?

• Free education

• Bread and work for all

• Lower taxes

• Immediate peace

Based on the table, which party saw the largest increase in seats in the Reichstag from May 1928 to March 1933?

• Social Democrat (Socialist)

• Communist

• National Socialist (Nazi)

• German National Peoples

What was the result of the 1923 putsch attempted by Hitler?

• Hitler became Chancellor

• The Nazi Party was banned and Hitler was imprisoned

• Germany declared war on France

• The Weimar Republic collapsed

How influential were the Nazis during the 1920s?

• They controlled the government

• They had little influence and were a minor party

• They were the largest party in parliament

• They led a successful revolution

Give two examples of how Germany was affected by the Great Depression.

• Increased employment and economic growth

• Widespread unemployment and business failures

• Political stability and peace

• Decreased support for extremist parties

Describe in your own words one reason for the change in Nazi Party percentages in elections from 1928 to 1933.

• The Nazis promised to solve economic problems

• The Nazis supported the Treaty of Versailles

• The Nazis reduced taxes for the wealthy

• The Nazis promoted international cooperation