Quiz for Beyond America’s Borders: Fascism: Adolf Hitler and National Socialism

Quiz for Beyond America’s Borders: Fascism: Adolf Hitler and National Socialism

Fascism: Adolf Hitler and National Socialism

Choose the best answer to each question.

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1. The National Socialist party became the most popular political party in Germany in 1932 because of its promise to achieve which of the following outcomes?

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Correct. The answer is B. The National Socialists became the leading political party in Germany in 1932 because of their claims that they could end Germany’s economic crisis and revitalize the economy.
Incorrect. The correct answer is B. The National Socialists became the leading political party in Germany in 1932 because of their claims that they could end Germany’s economic crisis and revitalize the economy.

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2. In the United States, Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal ameliorated the Depression by creating jobs, providing economic relief, and strengthening democratic institutions. Nazi leader Adolf Hitler ameliorated the Depression in Germany by

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Correct. The answer is A. After he came to power in 1933, Adolf Hitler improved Germany’s economy by reviving its military, which had been limited under the terms of the Versailles Treaty, and outlawing democracy.
Incorrect. The correct answer is A. After he came to power in 1933, Adolf Hitler improved Germany’s economy by reviving its military, which had been limited under the terms of the Versailles Treaty, and outlawing democracy.

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3. The image of German men, women, and children raising their hands in the Nazi salute in 1938 suggests that many Germans regarded Hitler and his Nazi police state with which of the following feelings?

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Correct. The answer is C. This image depicts a group of Germans who are saluting the Nazis with enthusiasm. In fact, most Germans welcomed the economic prosperity Hitler achieved and cooperated with the Nazis’ agenda.
Incorrect. The correct answer is C. This image depicts a group of Germans who are saluting the Nazis with enthusiasm. In fact, most Germans welcomed the economic prosperity Hitler achieved and cooperated with the Nazis’ agenda.

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4. Franklin Roosevelt built a new Democratic New Deal coalition in the United States by using natural charm and personal warmth to forge connections with political leaders and the American public. Adolf Hitler empowered his dictatorial Nazi government by

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Correct. The answer is C. The Nazis became the largest political party in Germany when they came to power in 1932; when Hitler became head of the German government, they commanded one-third of the German vote. After he seized dictatorial power, Hitler outlawed political opposition and murdered or imprisoned more than 100,000 Communists, socialists, union members, and other political adversaries in the summer of 1933.
Incorrect. The correct answer is C. The Nazis became the largest political party in Germany when they came to power in 1932; when Hitler became head of the German government, they commanded one-third of the German vote. After he seized dictatorial power, Hitler outlawed political opposition and murdered or imprisoned more than 100,000 Communists, socialists, union members, and other political adversaries in the summer of 1933.

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5. How did Adolf Hitler and the Nazis finance the massive militarization of Germany between 1933 and 1937?

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Correct. The answer is D. Hitler financed the massive militarization of Germany by forcing civilians to work more and consume less, and by extortion and robbery of private wealth, including that of the Jews.
Incorrect. The correct answer is D. Hitler financed the massive militarization of Germany by forcing civilians to work more and consume less, and by extortion and robbery of private wealth, including that of the Jews.