nazism and the rise of hitler Flashcards
What is Nazism?
A totalitarian ideology that emerged in Germany, characterized by extreme nationalism, racism, and the belief in the superiority of the Aryan race.
Who was the leader of the Nazi Party?
Adolf Hitler.
What year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
1933.
True or False: The Nazi Party was initially a small, fringe political group.
True.
What event is often cited as a catalyst for the rise of Hitler?
The economic crisis following World War I and the Treaty of Versailles.
Fill in the blank: The Nazi ideology promoted the idea of ________ superiority.
Aryan.
What was the significance of the Beer Hall Putsch?
It was an early attempt by Hitler to overthrow the Weimar government in 1923, which ultimately failed.
What was the name of Hitler’s autobiography?
Mein Kampf.
True or False: The Nazi Party gained support by promising to restore Germany’s former glory.
True.
What propaganda tools did the Nazis use to spread their message?
Posters, films, rallies, and speeches.
What was the role of the SS (Schutzstaffel) in Nazi Germany?
The SS served as a paramilitary organization that enforced Nazi policies, including the persecution of Jews.
What was the Night of the Long Knives?
A purge in 1934 where Hitler eliminated potential rivals within the Nazi Party.
Fill in the blank: The Nuremberg Laws, enacted in 1935, stripped Jews of ________ rights.
civil.
What was the significance of the Reichstag Fire?
It was used by Hitler to justify the suspension of civil liberties and consolidate power.
Who were the main targets of Nazi persecution?
Jews, communists, homosexuals, and other minorities.
True or False: Hitler’s regime promoted women’s rights and gender equality.
False.
What was the Hitler Youth?
A youth organization aimed at indoctrinating young Germans with Nazi ideology.
What economic policies did the Nazis implement to combat the Great Depression?
Public works programs, rearmament, and job creation initiatives.
Fill in the blank: The Nazi regime aimed to create a __________ society based on racial purity.
homogeneous.
What was the Munich Agreement?
A 1938 settlement permitting Nazi Germany’s annexation of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.
True or False: The Nazi Party was initially opposed to militarism.
False.
What was the significance of the Enabling Act of 1933?
It allowed Hitler to enact laws without the Reichstag’s approval, effectively giving him dictatorial powers.
What does the term ‘Aryan’ refer to in Nazi ideology?
A racial concept referring to people of Northern European descent, seen as superior.
Fill in the blank: The Nazi regime implemented a policy of ________ to remove Jews from public life.
boycott.
