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1.

Hitler's legislation to increase civil rights in Germany was called the Enabling Act.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

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

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2.

Fritz Gerlich was arrested and sent to a concentration camp.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  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.

Fritz Gerlich served five years hard labor at Dachau and was released a broken man.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Gerlich was killed while at Dachau.

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4.

Hitler's campaign to become chancellor also included threatening Hindenburg's personal safety.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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5.

When Fritz Gerlich's newspaper office was ransacked, the S.S. killed three of his reporters.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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6.

Hitler wanted the Reichstag to override the constitution.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Hitler wanted the Reichstag, which was the German parliament, to override the constitution in order to consolidate his power and establish a totalitarian regime. By having the Reichstag override the constitution, he could pass laws and policies that would enable him to control all aspects of German society and suppress any opposition. This was a key step in Hitler's plan to establish a Nazi dictatorship in Germany.

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7.

When Hitler visited Eva after her suicide attempt, he was compassionate and supportive.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
He yelled at her that her actions were bad for his image.

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8.

When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?
- A.
  
  1927
- B.
  
  1933
- C.
  
  1945
- D.
  
  1949
Correct Answer
B. 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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9.

What occurred on February 27, 1933?
- A.
  
  Fritz Gerlich was executed for treason.
- B.
  
  Hitler was finally elected as president.
- C.
  
  There was an attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler
- D.
  
  The German legislature was lit on fire.
Correct Answer
D. 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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10.

Fritz Gerlich was severely beaten for what reason?
- A.
  
  While at a protest rally in Berlin, he had spit in Hitler's face.
- B.
  
  Gerlich's propaganda pieces were instructing Germans to burn their copies of "Mein Kampf".
- C.
  
  He refused to reveal the name of his source for one of his articles published about Hitler.
- D.
  
  He was having an affair with Eva Braun.
Correct Answer
C. He refused to reveal the name of his source for one of his articles published about Hitler.
11.

The official explanation of Reichstag Fire was that it was started by...
- A.
  
  A Nazi traitor
- B.
  
  Ludendorff himself
- C.
  
  A French Jew
- D.
  
  A Dutch communist
Correct Answer
D. 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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The Rise Of Hitler (Part 4) - 2:25 To End

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

Fritz Gerlich was arrested and sent to a concentration camp.

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

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

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

Hitler wanted the Reichstag to override the constitution.

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

When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?

What occurred on February 27, 1933?

Fritz Gerlich was severely beaten for what reason?

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