Hitler

Question 1

What economic event devastated Germany’s economy in 1929?

Answer 1

The Great Depression

It led to mass unemployment, reaching around 6 million by 1932.

Question 2

What impact did the economic collapse have on the Weimar Republic?

Answer 2

It discredited the Weimar Republic and increased support for extremist parties, including the Nazis.

Question 3

What caused the hyperinflation crisis of 1923 in Germany?

Answer 3

Reparations from the Treaty of Versailles.

Question 4

Which political groups was Germany divided between during this period?

Answer 4

• Communists
• Social Democrats
• Conservatives
• Nationalists

Question 5

What fear led the middle class and wealthy Germans to support the Nazis?

Answer 5

Fear of communism after the Russian Revolution.

Question 6

What nationalist sentiments fueled extremist ideologies in Germany?

Answer 6

• Resentment against the Treaty of Versailles
• The ‘stab in the back’ myth
• Blaming Germany’s defeat on internal betrayal (November criminals)

Question 7

What was the impact of Germany’s defeat in World War I?

Answer 7

It led to national humiliation and harsh terms under the Treaty of Versailles.

Question 8

What was Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution?

Answer 8

Allowed the President to rule by decree, undermining democracy.

Question 9

What was the role of the SA (Sturmabteilung) in Nazi Germany?

Answer 9

Intimidated political opponents like communists and socialists.

Question 10

What was the significance of the Reichstag Fire in 1933?

Answer 10

Used as an excuse to arrest communist leaders and suppress opposition.

Question 11

What occurred during the Night of the Long Knives in 1934?

Answer 11

Hitler eliminated rivals within the Nazi Party, consolidating power.

Question 12

How did Hitler use propaganda to establish the Nazi state?

Answer 12

• Promoted himself as a strong leader
• Blamed Jews and communists for Germany’s issues
• Used emotional slogans to unify support

Question 13

What was the purpose of the Volksgemeinschaft?

Answer 13

To eliminate class division and unify Germany under Nazi rule.

Question 14

What did the Enabling Act of 1933 allow Hitler to do?

Answer 14

Rule by decree, effectively ending democracy in Germany.

Question 15

What was Gleichschaltung?

Answer 15

Coordination of society to ensure Nazi control and eliminate opposition.

Question 16

What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?

Answer 16

Carried out surveillance, arrests, and executions of political dissidents.

Question 17

What were concentration camps used for initially?

Answer 17

Primarily for political prisoners such as communists and socialists.

Question 18

What was the impact of the Nuremberg Laws in 1935?

Answer 18

Institutionalized racial discrimination and solidified Nazi control.

Question 19

What was the purpose of the Strength Through Joy program?

Answer 19

Provided cheap leisure activities but did not improve real wages.

Question 20

What was the Four-Year Plan of 1936 aimed at?

Answer 20

Increasing military production and expanding the army.

Question 21

What was the Nazi approach to education?

Answer 21

Curriculum was rewritten to emphasize Nazi ideology and racial superiority.

Question 22

What was the aim of the Hitler Youth?

Answer 22

Military-style training and Nazi indoctrination for boys.

Question 23

What was the significance of the July 20th, 1944 plot?

Answer 23

An attempt to assassinate Hitler that failed, leading to mass executions.

Question 24

What was the Nazi-Soviet Pact of 1939?

Answer 24

Allowed Hitler to invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention.

Question 25

What was the outcome of the invasion of the USSR in 1941?

Answer 25

Resulted in significant losses for Germany in the Battle of Stalingrad.

Question 26

What was the economic impact of the Allied bombing raids from 1943-1945?

Answer 26

Devastated production, leading to economic collapse.

Question 27

What was the purpose of the Reich Labour Service?

Answer 27

To reduce unemployment through public works projects.

Question 28

What did the term 'autarky' refer to in Nazi Germany?

Answer 28

Self-sufficiency aimed at reducing reliance on foreign imports.

Question 29

What was the role of Joseph Goebbels in Nazi Germany?

Answer 29

Minister of Propaganda, controlled all media and cultural output.

Question 30

What was the impact of the Concordat signed with the Catholic Church in 1933?

Answer 30

It prevented opposition from the Catholic Church in exchange for support.

Question 31

What was the aim of the Nazi cultural policy?

Answer 31

Nazification of culture to promote Hitler's ideology.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The Nazi slogan 'Kinder, Küche, Kirche' emphasizes women's roles as _______.

Answer 32

children, kitchen, church.

Question 33

What was the purpose of the 'Degenerate Art' exhibition in 1937?

Answer 33

Condemned modern art as 'un-German' while promoting Nazi-approved works.

Question 34

What happened to Jewish and political opponents in the civil service due to the Civil Service Law of 1933?

Answer 34

They were removed from government positions.

Question 35

True or False: Hitler's regime allowed for the existence of trade unions.

Answer 35

False.

Question 36

What was the significance of the death of Hindenburg in August 1934?

Answer 36

Hitler combined the roles of President and Chancellor, becoming the Führer.

Question 37

What was the 1937 exhibition's stance on modern arts?

Answer 37

Condemned as 'un-german' while promoting Nazi-approved works ## Footnote The exhibition reflected the Nazi regime's censorship and control over artistic expression.

Question 38

What forms of media were censored by the Nazi regime?

Answer 38

Films, literature, and music ## Footnote This censorship aimed to ensure the spread of Nazi messages only.

Question 39

What was Hitler's approach to Christianity?

Answer 39

Sought to control it but faced resistance ## Footnote The Reich church was an attempt to create a Nazi-controlled Protestant church.

Question 40

What was the outcome of Catholic opposition to Nazi policies?

Answer 40

Led to repression of priests and Catholic youth groups ## Footnote The Catholic Church opposed Nazi interference in religious affairs.

Question 41

What was the Nazi slogan regarding women's roles?

Answer 41

Kinder, Küche, Kirche (children, kitchen, church) ## Footnote This reflected the regime's expectation for women to focus on motherhood and housework.

Question 42

What were marriage loans introduced by the Nazis intended to do?

Answer 42

Encourage women to leave jobs and have children ## Footnote This was part of an effort to increase Aryan birthrates.

Question 43

What was the Mothers Cross Award?

Answer 43

An award given based on the number of children had: 8+ gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze ## Footnote This award aimed to promote childbirth among Aryan women.

Question 44

What employment ban was implemented from 1933-39?

Answer 44

Discouraged women from working ## Footnote This policy aimed to reinforce traditional gender roles.

Question 45

How did the wartime labor shortages affect women's employment?

Answer 45

Changed the discouragement of women from working ## Footnote Women were needed in the workforce during wartime.

Question 46

What were the Nuremberg laws of 1935?

Answer 46

Stripped Jews of citizenship and banned intermarriage ## Footnote These laws institutionalized racial discrimination against Jews.

Question 47

What impact did the Nazi regime have on Roma (Gypsies)?

Answer 47

Forced sterilizations and sent to camps ## Footnote The Roma were targeted as part of the regime's racial policies.

Question 48

What was the T4 Euthanasia Program?

Answer 48

A program that killed over 70,000 disabled people ## Footnote This program was part of the Nazis' broader agenda of racial purity.

Question 49

What happened to LGBTQ+ individuals under the Nazi regime?

Answer 49

Arrested and sent to camps ## Footnote The regime targeted sexual minorities as part of its oppressive policies.

Question 50

What was the main aim of Nazi authoritarian control?

Answer 50

Establish a totalitarian state with Hitler as the absolute leader ## Footnote The goal was to eliminate all opposition and create a unified, obedient society.

Question 51

What was the extent of political control achieved by the Nazis?

Answer 51

Near Total success ## Footnote All opposition parties were banned by July 1933.

Question 52

What methods did the Gestapo and SS use to maintain control?

Answer 52

Eliminated threats through arrests and executions ## Footnote These organizations were instrumental in enforcing Nazi rule.

Question 53

What role did propaganda play in Nazi social control?

Answer 53

Ensured ideological control ## Footnote Most Germans conformed to Nazi ideology due to propaganda and fear.

Question 54

Were there any groups that resisted Nazi ideology?

Answer 54

Yes, groups like Edelweiss pirates, White Roses, and religious opposition ## Footnote These groups showed varying degrees of resistance against the regime.

Question 55

What was the outcome of Nazi economic control?

Answer 55

Mixed success ## Footnote While unemployment fell, Germany remained dependent on imports.

Question 56

What marked the turning point for the Nazi military and foreign policy?

Answer 56

Overextension in the USSR and defeat at Stalingrad ## Footnote These events significantly weakened Nazi military efforts.