Hitler's Ideas

Which book did Adolf Hitler write during his time in prison that outlined his ideas about Germany, war, nationalism, and race?

• Mein Kampf

• Das Kapital

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Prince

What was the main idea behind Hitler's concept of "lebensraum"?

• The need for more living space for Germans

• The importance of democracy

• The value of free trade

• The necessity of religious tolerance

According to Hitler, which race did he consider to be the "Master Race"?

• Aryan race

• Slavic race

• Jewish race

• African race

What was the initial public reaction to Hitler's book "Mein Kampf"?

• Very few people bought it and fewer took it seriously

• It was an instant bestseller

• It was banned immediately

• It was only published after World War II

According to Source A, what did Hitler claim would happen if the "international Jewish financiers" succeeded in plunging nations into another world war?

• The annihilation of the Jewish race in Europe

• The spread of communism worldwide

• The victory of democracy

• The unification of Europe

Which two groups did Hitler consider the most inferior, according to the text?

• Gypsies and Jews

• Russians and Poles

• French and British

• Italians and Greeks

What did Hitler believe about race?

• All races are equal

• Some races are superior to others

• Race does not matter in society

• Only religion is important

Why did Hitler's views on race affect Jews and Gypsies?

• He believed they were superior

• He believed they were equal to Germans

• He considered them inferior and targeted them for persecution

• He wanted to form alliances with them

What are the two prophecies that Hitler makes reference to in the speech?

• The rise of democracy and peace in Europe

• The defeat of Germany and the end of the Nazi party

• The destruction of the Jewish people and the expansion of German territory

• The unification of all European countries

Why is the answer to question 4 (Who does Hitler think are trying to plunge the world into war?) considered ironic?

• Because Hitler himself was responsible for starting World War II

• Because the war never happened

• Because Germany was a neutral country

• Because Hitler was a pacifist