The Rise Of Hitler (Part 4) - 2:25 To End

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    Hitler wanted the Reichstag to override the constitution.

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Explore key events in Nazi Germany under Hitler's rule. This quiz covers the Enabling Act, Fritz Gerlich's arrest, and Hitler's political maneuvers. Assess your understanding of these historical events and their impact on Germany.

The Rise Of Hitler (Part 4) - 2:25 To End - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Fritz Gerlich was arrested and sent to a concentration camp.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The original purpose of the concentration camps was to imprison Hitler's opponents and political enemies.

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  • 3. 

    When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?

    • 1927

    • 1933

    • 1945

    • 1949

    Correct Answer
    A. 1933
    Explanation
    In 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. This marked a significant turning point in German history as it paved the way for Hitler's rise to power and the establishment of the Nazi regime. Hitler's appointment as Chancellor was a result of political maneuvering and the support he gained from various conservative groups who believed he could stabilize the country during a time of economic crisis. Once in power, Hitler quickly consolidated his control, implemented his radical agenda, and eventually led Germany into World War II.

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  • 4. 

    When Hitler visited Eva after her suicide attempt, he was compassionate and supportive.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    He yelled at her that her actions were bad for his image.

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  • 5. 

    Fritz Gerlich was severely beaten for what reason?

    • While at a protest rally in Berlin, he had spit in Hitler's face.

    • Gerlich's propaganda pieces were instructing Germans to burn their copies of "Mein Kampf".

    • He refused to reveal the name of his source for one of his articles published about Hitler.

    • He was having an affair with Eva Braun.

    Correct Answer
    A. He refused to reveal the name of his source for one of his articles published about Hitler.
  • 6. 

    The official explanation of Reichstag Fire was that it was started by...

    • A Nazi traitor

    • Ludendorff himself

    • A French Jew

    • A Dutch communist

    Correct Answer
    A. A Dutch communist
    Explanation
    The official explanation of the Reichstag Fire was that it was started by a Dutch communist. This explanation was put forward by the Nazi regime, who used the incident as a pretext to crack down on political opponents and consolidate their power. However, there is significant debate and controversy surrounding the true cause of the fire, with many historians suggesting that the Nazis themselves may have been responsible in order to further their political agenda.

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  • 7. 

    What occurred on February 27, 1933?

    • Fritz Gerlich was executed for treason.

    • Hitler was finally elected as president.

    • There was an attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler

    • The German legislature was lit on fire.

    Correct Answer
    A. The German legislature was lit on fire.
    Explanation
    On February 27, 1933, the German legislature was set on fire. This event is known as the Reichstag fire and it was a pivotal moment in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. The fire was used as a pretext by the Nazis to suppress political opposition and consolidate their power. It allowed Hitler to push through the Enabling Act, which granted him dictatorial powers and paved the way for the establishment of a totalitarian regime in Germany.

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  • 8. 

    Hitler's campaign to become chancellor also included threatening Hindenburg's personal safety.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The behavior of the Nazis (walking out of the Reichstag repeatedly and causing new elections to be held several times in a year) was a political threat - Hindenburg knew he could stop that if he allowed Hitler to become chancellor. However, Hitler did not threaten Hindenburg's personal safety.

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  • 9. 

    Fritz Gerlich served five years hard labor at Dachau and was released a broken man.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Gerlich was killed while at Dachau.

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  • 10. 

    Hitler's legislation to increase civil rights in Germany was called the Enabling Act.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The Enabling Act stripped away many civil liberties such as freedom of the press and freedom of speech.

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  • 11. 

    When Fritz Gerlich's newspaper office was ransacked, the S.S. killed three of his reporters.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    His offices were attacked and he was severely beaten because the Nazis wanted him to reveal his source. Fritz was later killed in Dachau.

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