Unit 3 Study Guide

Front

Primary focus of Nazi propaganda in the 1930s:

Back

Blaming Germany's problems on Jews

Answer explanation

In the 1930s, Nazi propaganda primarily focused on blaming Jews for Germany's problems, using them as scapegoats to unify the population against a common enemy and distract from the country's economic issues.

Front

In a classroom with Armani, Sully, and Imogen, which government system allows electing the head of government through the legislature?

Back

Parliamentary democracy

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary democracy, the head of government is elected by the legislature, unlike in a presidential democracy where the head is elected separately. Thus, Armani, Sully, and Imogen would elect their leader through the legislature.

Front

Genocide of 6 million Jews by Nazis during WWII.

Back

the Holocaust.

Answer explanation

The genocide of 6 million European Jews by the Nazis is known as the Holocaust. This term specifically refers to the systematic extermination carried out during World War II, distinguishing it from general anti-Semitism.

Front

Heads of government in France vs. UK:

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French chief executive chosen by legislature; UK chief executive appointed by British monarch.

Answer explanation

In France, the chief executive (Prime Minister) is chosen by the legislature (National Assembly), while in the UK, the Prime Minister is appointed by the monarch, typically the leader of the majority party in Parliament.

Front

Different countries have unique ways of choosing leaders. Which one resembles a democracy?

Back

In Aaliyah's country, citizens vote directly for their leaders.

Answer explanation

Aaliyah's country represents a democracy because citizens can vote directly for their leaders, allowing for public participation in the selection process. The other options involve hereditary rule or manipulated elections.

Front

After World War I, many questioned which system?

Back

capitalism.

Answer explanation

The economic depression after World War I led many to question capitalism, as it was associated with the hardships and instability of the time. This skepticism opened the door for alternative systems like communism and socialism.

Front

Everleigh's country has a king/queen as head of state with limited power. Citizens vote for a political party, which influences the legislature that appoints the head of government. What is true about this country?

Back

Constitutional monarchy and democracy.

Answer explanation

Everleigh's country has a king or queen with limited power, indicating a constitutional monarchy. The presence of elections and a legislature shows it is also a democracy, making 'It is a constitutional monarchy and a democracy' the correct choice.

Front

Standing with Aaliyah, Sully, and Everleigh at the Berlin Wall's fall.

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End of the Cold War

Answer explanation

This scene is part of the end of the Cold War, marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, symbolizing the collapse of communist control in Eastern Europe and the beginning of a new era in global politics.

Front

What fueled Nazi speeches in the 1930s?

Back

anti-Semitic ideas

Answer explanation

The fiery speeches of the Nazis in the 1930s were primarily fueled by anti-Semitic ideas, which scapegoated Jewish people for Germany's problems and rallied support for their extremist agenda.

Front

In a debate, Aaliyah, Kaylee, and Luke discuss how the Nazi Party shifted blame for Germany's issues. Which group did they target with propaganda?

Back

Jewish people

Answer explanation

The Nazi Party used propaganda to falsely blame Jewish people for Germany's political and economic issues, scapegoating them to divert attention from their own failures and rally support for their agenda.