The Rise Of The Nazis Flashcards
What year did the Weimar Republic begin?
1919
True or False: The Weimar Republic was established after World War I.
True
Who was the leader of the Nazi Party during its rise in Germany?
Adolf Hitler
What treaty imposed heavy reparations on Germany after World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
Fill in the blank: The economic crisis in Germany during the late 1920s was primarily caused by the __________.
Great Depression
What was the main paramilitary organization used by the Nazis to intimidate their opponents?
SA (Sturmabteilung or Storm Detachment)
Which event in 1923 marked a failed coup attempt by the Nazis?
The Beer Hall Putsch
What was the significance of the Reichstag Fire in 1933?
It was used by the Nazis to justify the suspension of civil liberties.
True or False: The Nazis gained significant electoral support in the early 1930s.
True
What was the name of the Nazi propaganda minister?
Joseph Goebbels
Fill in the blank: The Nazi Party’s ideology promoted __________ nationalism.
extreme
What title did Hitler assume after merging the presidency and chancellorship in 1934?
Führer
Multiple Choice: What was the main focus of the Nazi economic policy?
A) Military rearmament B) Social welfare C) Agricultural subsidies D) International trade
What document established the policies of the Nazi Party?
The 25-Point Program
True or False: The Nazis aimed to create a racially pure Aryan state.
True
Which event led to the consolidation of Nazi power in 1933?
The Enabling Act
Fill in the blank: The Night of the Long Knives in 1934 targeted __________ leaders.
SA
What was the main purpose of the Nuremberg Laws enacted in 1935?
To institutionalize racial discrimination against Jews.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Great Depression in Germany?
A) Increased support for extremist parties B) Economic stability C) Growth of the middle class D) Decrease in unemployment
What role did propaganda play in the rise of the Nazis?
It was used to manipulate public opinion and promote Nazi ideology.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a secret police force used by the Nazis to eliminate opposition.
Gestapo
True or False: The Nazis were initially opposed to the idea of a totalitarian state.
False
What was the primary target of Nazi anti-Semitic policies?
Jewish people
What year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
1933