Residents and officials of Czech town Policka flee impending annexation by Germany in 1938

The transcript describes the mass evacuation of non-Germans from borders to avoid Nazi rule. It highlights the loyalty and determination of Czech citizens who chose to uproot their long-standing homes rather than live under the oppressive regime of the swastika.

What motivated non-Germans to evacuate their borders?

How did loyal Czech citizens feel about their situation?

What were the centuries-old roots that loyal Czech citizens were willing to pull up?

What does the term 'ruthless rule' refer to in the context of the text?

What symbol is associated with the rule that loyal Czech citizens wanted to avoid?