GERMAN REPUBLIC BECOMES A FACT - SOUND

The video covers the formation of the first government of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn, led by Chancellor Dr. Adenauer. The cabinet members were sworn in by Dr. Köhler. The new government met with the High Commissioners at Petersberg, where they signed a declaration on the occupation statute. The event holds global significance as the world watches the new republic.

Who was sworn in as the Chancellor of the first government of the Federal Republic of Germany?

• Dr. Adenauer

• Dr. Köhler

• John McCloy

• The President of the Bundestag

Where did the High Commissioners receive the newly formed German government?

• Frankfurt

• Petersberg near Königswinter

• Berlin

• Bonn

Which countries' honor guards were present at the reception of the new German government?

• The three Western occupying powers

• The Eastern Bloc countries

• The United Nations

• The European Union

What was the main purpose of the meeting between the High Commissioners and the German politicians?

• To discuss economic policies

• To sign the declaration regarding the occupation statute

• To plan a military strategy

• To celebrate a national holiday

According to John McCloy, what was the significance of the event?

• It was a local German affair

• It had global importance

• It was a cultural exchange

• It was a routine political meeting