How did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933

Question 1

How did the people feel after

Question 2

What year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

Answer 2

1933

Question 3

True or False: Hitler was appointed Chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The political party that Hitler led was called the ______.

Answer 4

Nazi Party

Question 5

What economic crisis contributed to Hitler’s rise to power?

Answer 5

The Great Depression

Question 6

What was the name of the German parliament that played a role in Hitler’s appointment?

Answer 6

Reichstag

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which event in 1932 helped to increase the Nazi Party’s popularity? A) The Munich Agreement B) The Reichstag Fire C) The Presidential Elections

Answer 7

C) The Presidential Elections

Question 8

What was the percentage of votes the Nazi Party received in the July 1932 elections?

Answer 8

37.3%

Question 9

True or False: The Nazi Party won a majority in the Reichstag elections of 1932.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Who did Hitler form a coalition with to gain more political power?

Answer 10

The German National People’s Party (DNVP)

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor came after a series of ______ in the Reichstag.

Answer 11

elections

Question 12

What political strategy did Hitler use to gain support from conservative politicians?

Answer 12

Promising to restore order and stability

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Who was the Vice Chancellor appointed alongside Hitler? A) Franz von Papen B) Hermann Göring C) Joseph Goebbels

Answer 13

A) Franz von Papen

Question 14

What did the Reichstag Fire in February 1933 allow Hitler to do?

Answer 14

It allowed him to pass the Reichstag Fire Decree, limiting civil liberties.

Question 15

True or False: The Enabling Act of March 1933 allowed Hitler to enact laws without the Reichstag’s approval.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What was one consequence of the Enabling Act for political opposition?

Answer 16

It led to the banning of opposition parties.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Hitler’s rise to power was marked by a combination of legal means and ______.

Answer 17

political maneuvering

Question 18

What major event took place on January 30, 1933?

Answer 18

Hitler was appointed Chancellor.

Question 19

What was the role of the SA (Sturmabteilung) in Hitler’s rise to power?

Answer 19

They intimidated political opponents and helped promote the Nazi Party.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: What was the primary goal of the Nazi Party in gaining power? A) To promote communism B) To establish a totalitarian state C) To maintain the Weimar Republic

Answer 20

B) To establish a totalitarian state

Question 21

True or False: Hitler’s rise to power was solely due to popular support from the German electorate.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What role did propaganda play in Hitler’s ascent to Chancellor?

Answer 22

It helped shape public perception and garner support for the Nazi Party.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The political instability of the Weimar Republic made it easier for Hitler to gain ______.

Answer 23

power

Question 24

What was one of the main fears among conservative elites that led them to support Hitler?

Answer 24

The fear of communism and leftist uprisings.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a tactic used by Hitler to consolidate power? A) Promoting democracy B) Using violence and intimidation C) Encouraging free speech

Answer 25

B) Using violence and intimidation

Question 26

What was the significance of the 'March 1933 elections' for the Nazis?

Answer 26

It allowed them to increase their seats in the Reichstag.

Question 27

True or False: The Nazi Party was the only political party allowed to operate after Hitler's rise to power.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What political party was primarily associated with the fear of communism in Germany in 1933?

Answer 28

The Communist Party of Germany (KPD)

Question 29

True or False: The fear of communism in Germany led to the rise of the Nazi Party.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The event that intensified fears of communism and led to the Reichstag Fire was the __________.

Answer 30

Reichstag Fire

Question 31

Which legislative act, passed in March 1933, allowed the Nazi government to suppress communist activities?

Answer 31

The Reichstag Fire Decree

Question 32

What was the main consequence of the fear of communism for political opponents in Germany during 1933?

Answer 32

Increased repression and imprisonment of political opponents

Question 33

What was a major political weakness of the Weimar Republic?

Answer 33

The Weimar Republic had a fragmented political landscape with numerous parties, making it difficult to form stable governments.

Question 34

True or False: The Weimar Constitution included a provision for the President to rule by decree in times of emergency.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The economic crisis of ____ contributed significantly to the instability of the Weimar Republic.

Answer 35

1923

Question 36

What was the effect of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic?

Answer 36

The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses, leading to widespread resentment and instability.

Question 37

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant challenge faced by the Weimar Republic? A) Strong military support B) Economic hyperinflation C) Unity among political parties D) Popularity of the government

Answer 37

B) Economic hyperinflation

Question 38

What role did the Freikorps play in the Weimar Republic?

Answer 38

The Freikorps were paramilitary groups that contributed to political violence and instability during the early years of the Weimar Republic.

Question 39

True or False: The Weimar Republic was known for its strong and effective leadership.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Fill in the blank: The Weimar Republic struggled with the rise of ____ movements, which challenged its authority.

Answer 40

extremist

Question 41

What impact did the Great Depression have on the Weimar Republic?

Answer 41

The Great Depression led to massive unemployment and social unrest, further destabilizing the Weimar government.

Question 42

Short Answer: Name one reason why the Weimar Republic was unpopular among the German populace.

Answer 42

Many Germans blamed the Weimar Republic for the economic hardships and national humiliation following World War I.