Exam Study Year 10 (hitler)

Question 1

What event did Hitler attempt to orchestrate in 1923?

Answer 1

Overthrow the Weimar government

This event is known as the Munich Beer Hall Putsch.

Question 2

What was the outcome of the Munich Beer Hall Putsch?

Answer 2

The Weimar government crushed the Nazis

This was a significant failure for Hitler and the Nazi Party.

Question 3

How did Hitler escape after the failed coup?

Answer 3

By car

His escape was temporary as he was later arrested.

Question 4

What charge was Hitler faced with after the Putsch?

Answer 4

Treason

This charge stemmed from his attempt to overthrow the government.

Question 5

What is the title of Hitler’s autobiography and political manifesto?

Answer 5

Mein Kampf

In this book, Hitler outlines his ideology and political plans.

Question 6

The Munich Beer Hall Putsch occurred in which city?

Answer 6

Munich

This location was significant for the Nazi Party’s early activities.

Question 7

What was Hitler’s reaction to the end of WW1?

Answer 7

Hitler was furious with the end of WW1 and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany, contributing to national resentment.

Question 8

What is the Dolchstosslegende?

Answer 8

The idea that blames Germany’s internal enemies for the German defeat in WW1.

This concept played a significant role in shaping nationalist sentiments in post-war Germany.

Question 9

In what year did Hitler join the German Workers’ Party?

Answer 9

1919

Question 10

When did Hitler become the leader of the German Workers’ Party?

Answer 10

1921

Question 11

What qualities contributed to Hitler’s rise as a leader?

Answer 11

Energy, commitment, and power as a speaker.

Question 12

What were the major problems faced by the Weimar Republic?

Answer 12

The Treaty of Versailles was taking its toll on Germany, leading to severe economic problems.

This included hyperinflation and massive unemployment.

Question 13

What economic crisis occurred in Germany around 1923?

Answer 13

Hyperinflation caused prices to skyrocket, rendering the German mark nearly worthless.

Question 14

What were the consequences of hyperinflation in Germany?

Answer 14

Massive unemployment and social unrest.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: Hitler became fuhrer after __________.

Answer 15

[specific date or event leading to his rise as fuhrer]

Question 16

True or False: Hitler’s leadership of the German Workers’ Party was characterized by a lack of energy and commitment.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What major agreement did Germany sign that affected its territories post-WW1?

Answer 17

The Treaty of Versailles.

Question 18

What date did World War I end?

Answer 18

11/11/1918

This marks the armistice agreement that ended the fighting in World War I.

Question 19

When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

Answer 19

June/July 1919

The treaty officially ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.

Question 20

What significant economic event occurred in 1929?

Answer 20

Wall Street crash leading to the Great Depression

This event marked the beginning of a severe worldwide economic downturn.

Question 21

What was the attempted uprising in Germany in 1923?

Answer 21

Munich uprising

This was an early attempt by Hitler to seize power, which ultimately failed.

Question 22

What book did Hitler write while in prison in 1924?

Answer 22

Mein Kampf

This book outlines Hitler’s ideology and political plans for Germany.

Question 23

When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

Answer 23

30/1/1933

This marked the beginning of Hitler’s rise to power within the German government.

Question 24

What title did Hitler assume in November 1934?

Answer 24

Fuhrer (Leader)

This title consolidated his power as the head of state and government.

Question 25

What military actions did Hitler take after becoming Fuhrer?

Answer 25

Rearmed the German Army and remilitarized the Rhineland ## Footnote These actions violated the Treaty of Versailles.

Question 26

What was the Anschluss?

Answer 26

Agreement with Austria ## Footnote This was the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938.

Question 27

What territory did Hitler invade that was part of Czechoslovakia?

Answer 27

Sudetenland ## Footnote This was a region with a significant ethnic German population.

Question 28

What was the Munich Agreement?

Answer 28

Agreement between England and Germany to not invade any more countries ## Footnote This agreement allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland in exchange for a promise of no further territorial expansion.

Question 29

What country did Germany invade that marked the start of World War II?

Answer 29

Poland ## Footnote The invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, led to the outbreak of World War II.