Various candidates, rallies and posters as West Germany prepares to vote for Bundestag representatives in August 1953

The video discusses the West German elections, highlighting Chancellor Konrad Adenauer's Christian Democrats facing opposition from six political parties. The Soviets are investing heavily to defeat Adenauer, while the extreme right, led by Dr. Werner Naumann, faces setbacks. The Social Democratic Party, led by Erich Olinauer, opposes Adenauer and key Western plans. Adenauer campaigns vigorously, emphasizing cooperation against the Soviet Union in the Cold War, with a high voter turnout expected.

Who is the main political figure leading the Christian Democrats in the West German elections?

• Ludwig Erhard

• Erich Olinauer

• Dr. Werner Naumann

• Konrad Adenauer

What is the primary goal of the Soviet Union in the West German elections?

• To promote the Schumann plan

• To ban all political parties

• To support the Christian Democrats

• To defeat pro-Western Adenauer

Which political party is led by Erich Olinauer?

• Extreme Right Party

• Christian Democrats

• Liberal Party

• Social Democratic Party

What percentage of the electorate is expected to vote in the West German elections?

• 80%

• 90%

• 70%

• 60%

What does Chancellor Adenauer emphasize as Germany's only hope in the Cold War?

• Cooperating with the Soviet Union

• Defeating the Soviet Union

• Neutrality in the Cold War

• Strengthening the European Army