Goebbels visits a cemetery where Dutch and German soldiers are burried and lays a wreath at a memorial stone

Goebbels visits a cemetery where Dutch and German soldiers are burried and lays a wreath at a memorial stone

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History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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During his visit to the Netherlands, Dr. Goebbels visited Grebbeberg, where he laid a wreath on the graves of fallen Dutch and German soldiers. The honor guard was formed by members of the Jeugdstorm and Hitlerjugend, symbolizing the unity and shared will of the young generations of the two Germanic brother nations. This act was seen as a gesture of trust in the ultimate victory of the new Europe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of Dr. Goebbels' visit to the Grebbeberg?

To deliver a speech to the local population

To inspect military installations

To lay a wreath on the graves of fallen soldiers

To meet with Dutch government officials

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who formed the honor guard during Dr. Goebbels' visit?

Local civilians

Members of the Dutch army

German military officers

Members of the Jeugdstorm and the Hitlerjugend

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the presence of the Jeugdstorm and Hitlerjugend symbolize?

A military alliance

The unity of young generations from two nations

A new political agreement

A cultural exchange program

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the overarching message of the visit regarding the future of Europe?

A focus on technological advancement

A call for economic reform

A belief in the ultimate victory of a new Europe

A demand for political independence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the act of laying a wreath on the graves signify in this context?

A symbol of reconciliation and unity

A tribute to shared history

A gesture of surrender

A declaration of war