The Path to Nazi Genocide

What fraction of German men between the ages of 19 and 22 were killed during the course of WWI?

• Less than 1/2

• More than 1/3

• Less than 1/3

• More than 1/2

How did the Treaty of Versailles set up an environment where the German People would be drawn to nationalism (patriotism = I love my country; nationalism = my country is best and other countries are inferior)?

What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany had to pay reparations to the other countries

• Germany was not allowed to have any kind of military

• Germany had to accept full responsiblity for the war and reduce the mass of their country by 13%

• All of the Above

How did the Wiemar (pronounced "Vy Mahr") Republic differ from the previous government?

• The previous government was a democracy and the Weimar Republic was a dictatorship.

• The previous government wa authoritarian and the Wiemar Republic was a democracy.

• All of the above

• None of the above

What were the economic conditions in Germany following WWI?

• High Unemployment and Inflation

• Increased manufacturing

• All of the above

• None of the above

How did Hitler's time in jail help him?

• It helped him learn how to be more lawful in his approach

• He gained more fame and support and his book Mein Kampf inspired people to adopt his goals.

• All of the above

• None of the Above

What was the government response to the fire? (Check all that apply)

• Declaration of a state of emergency

• Protection of Civil rights

• Jailing of political opponents

• None of the above

To what or whom do American public servants wear an oath ?

• The military

• The Constitution

• The President

• The Party

What conditions in society helped to galvanize support for Hitler?

• They got people back to work

• They had significant technological achievements

• They rebuilt the military and a sense of national pride

• All of the above

Why do you think the US did not strongly object to the segregation of Jews in Germany?