The Rise of Nazi Germany and Lore's Story

In the early 1930s, how did Adolf Hitler gain support from the German people during a time of economic collapse?

• He promised to rebuild the economy and blamed Jewish people for Germany's problems.

• He encouraged citizens to move to other European countries for work.

• He focused on peaceful negotiations with neighboring countries like England.

• He supported the existing democratic government and its laws.

What does the term "anti-Semitism" mean as described in the context of European history?

• A political movement to restore the German monarchy.

• Prejudice or hatred against Jewish people.

• A type of economic system used in the 1920s.

• The study of ancient religious customs and rituals.

After Hitler became chancellor in 1933, what was one way the Nazi Party legally targeted Jewish people?

• They forced all citizens to attend new public schools.

• They encouraged Jewish people to run for local government offices.

• They passed laws that stripped Jewish people of their rights and jobs.

• They lowered taxes for Jewish-owned businesses to help the economy.

By the time Lore was 12 years old, what were some of the daily restrictions she faced in Germany?

• She was required to work in a factory after school.

• She was forbidden from swimming in public pools or walking in parks.

• She was forced to move to a different country immediately.

• She was only allowed to speak English in public spaces.

Why did many German Jews, including Lore's parents, initially stay in Germany despite the rising hostility?

• They believed the violence would end and Hitler would be removed from power.

• They were not allowed to leave the country under any circumstances.

• They did not realize that Hitler had become the leader of the government.

• They were waiting for a specific invitation from the British government.

What occurred during the event known as "Kristallnacht," or the Night of Broken Glass, on November 9, 1938?

• A peaceful protest against the Nazi Party's economic policies.

• The signing of a peace treaty between Germany and Austria.

• Organized mobs destroyed Jewish homes, schools, and synagogues.

• The day Hitler was officially elected as the chancellor of Germany.

How did the social atmosphere in Lore's hometown of Fürth change as Hitler rose to power?

• Neighbors became more helpful and supportive of one another.

• The community became more diverse and welcoming to outsiders.

• People who once lived peacefully together became cold, cruel, and racist.

• The city became a sanctuary for people escaping from other parts of Europe.

What was the primary reason Lore and her family finally decided they needed to leave Germany?

• They wanted to find better jobs in the United States.

• They realized their home was no longer safe after the violence of Kristallnacht.

• Lore's parents were offered a business opportunity in England.

• The German government ordered all citizens to relocate to other countries.

Based on the events described, which country eventually provided safety for Lore?

• Austria

• Czechoslovakia

• England

• France

Which of the following best describes Germany's economic state in the 1920s, prior to Hitler's rise?

• A period of great wealth and low unemployment.

• A time of stability and successful international trade.

• A period of economic collapse and skyrocketing unemployment.

• A time when the government provided free housing for everyone.