Chapter 3: Hitler's Germany

Question 1

What were the reasons for the rise of Hitler?

Answer 1

1. The legacy of the Treaty of Versailles
2. Weak Weimar government
   a. Legacy of the Treaty of Versailles
   b. Inability to solve economic problems
   c. Weak government structure
3. Hitler’s personality (excellent speaker & charismatic leader)
4. The Appeal of the Nazi Party
5. Exploited the fear of Communism
6. Skillful at making deals with politicians
7. The 1929 Great Depression

Question 2

What were the reasons/factors that helped Hitler to consolidate his power to become a dictator?

Answer 2

1. The Reichstag Fire
2. The 1933 Enabling Act
3. The Night of the Long Knives
4. The Death of President Hindenburg

Question 3

What strategies/methods Hitler used to control Germany?

Answer 3

1. Use of propaganda
2. Creation of a police state (use of fear)
3. Control over Education and Youth
4. Control over Religion
5. Provision of employment/ improved workers’ welfare

Question 4

What were some positive impact of Hitler’s rule?

Answer 4

1. New jobs created/ reduced unemployment
2. Improved welfare of workers
3. Political stability

Question 5

What were some negative impact of Hitler’s rule?

Answer 5

1. End of democracy
2. Germans lived in fear/ had little freedom
3. Germans youths were brainwashed
4. Women’s roles were limited
5. Workers’ roles were limited
6. Jews treated unfairly/ cruelly