Collapse of Democracy + Coming of 3rd Reich (12)

Question 1

Which party did Hitler join in 1919?

Answer 1

DAP (German Workers’ Party)

Question 2

What was the DAP later renamed to?

Answer 2

National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi)

Question 3

When did Hitler become the leader of the Nazi Party?

Answer 3

1921

Question 4

What was the Munich Putsch?

Answer 4

An attempt to overthrow the government 1923

Question 5

when was the Munich Putsch?

Answer 5

Nov 8/9 1923

Question 6

What was one consequence of the Munich Putsch for Hitler?

Answer 6

Provided Hitler with a platform due to the publicity of his trial

Question 7

What book did Hitler write in 1925?

Answer 7

Mein Kampf

Question 8

What themes are present in Mein Kampf?

Answer 8

Conflict between races, superiority of the Aryan race, need for Lebensraum

Question 9

What major economic event occurred on October 24, 1929?

Answer 9

Stock market crash

Question 10

How many Germans were unemployed by 1932?

Answer 10

6 million

Question 11

What led to hyperinflation in Germany during the early 1920s?

Answer 11

Government printed more money to pay strikers during the Ruhr occupation

Question 12

What was the response of the government under Chancellor Bruening to the economic crisis?

Answer 12

Austerity measures

Question 13

What did Nazi propaganda promise?

Answer 13

To solve Germany’s problems, including getting rid of the Treaty of Versailles

Question 14

What was the purpose of Hitler Youth?

Answer 14

To create a framework for support and involvement in Nazi ideology

Question 15

What was the ‘Cult of the Fuhrer’?

Answer 15

The portrayal of Hitler as a strong leader and savior of the German people

Question 16

What event occurred on February 27, 1933?

Answer 16

Reichstag Fire

Question 17

Who was accused of starting the Reichstag Fire?

Answer 17

Van der Lubbe

Question 18

What emergency powers did Hitler seek after the Reichstag Fire?

Answer 18

Suspension of basic civil rights

Question 19

What was the Reichstag Fire Decree?

Answer 19

A decree that permitted the suspension of basic civil rights

Question 20

What was the significance of the Enabling Law?

Answer 20

It transferred legislative power to Hitler’s cabinet

Question 21

when was the Enabling Law passed?

Answer 21

23 March 1933

Question 22

What major political action did Hitler take in March 1933?

Answer 22

Called for another election

Question 23

What happened to political opponents under Nazi rule?

Answer 23

Arrests and persecution, including opening of concentration camps

Question 24

What was the Night of the Long Knives?

Answer 24

A purge of the SA leadership and other opponents in June 1934

Question 25

What title did Hitler assume after the death of President Hindenburg?

Answer 25

Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor

Question 26

What oath did all members of the armed forces have to swear?

Answer 26

An oath of loyalty to Hitler

Question 27

What was the effect of Hitler's consolidation of power on political parties?

Answer 27

All political parties were outlawed or dissolved

Question 28

Fill in the blank: Hitler's regime aimed to bring culture, economy, education, and law under _______.

Answer 28

[Nazi control]

Question 29

True or False: Hitler's political power was limited after he became Fuhrer.

Answer 29

False