Mr. Buchner coming home from work

Herr Buchner reflects on the war, believing Germany was not responsible and that National Socialism was a good idea poorly executed. He thinks Germany could have won if the Allies had fought fairly, as they had more resources. Despite preferring a state-controlled economy, he fears Bolshevik influence and is uneasy about the American presence in Frankfurt, fearing a Russian takeover if they leave.

What is Herr Buchner's belief about the cause of the war?

• He feels the German people were not responsible.

• He blames the Bolsheviks for the war.

• He believes the Allies started it.

• He thinks Germany was solely responsible.

How does Buchner view National Socialism under Hitler?

• As irrelevant to the war.

• As a perfect system.

• As a good idea poorly executed.

• As a completely failed idea.

What does Buchner believe gave the Allies an advantage in the war?

• Better military strategies.

• More airplanes, gasoline, and mechanized equipment.

• Stronger alliances.

• Superior leadership.

What is Buchner's preference regarding economic systems?

• An anarchist system.

• A state-controlled economy.

• A communist economy.

• A free-market economy.

What is Buchner's fear regarding the political future of Germany?

• That the Americans will never leave.

• That Germany will become isolated.

• That Germany will become a democracy.

• That the Russians might take over if the Americans leave.