Leadership Transition in Germany at the End of WWII

Who was initially declared as Hitler's successor if he were incapacitated?

• Joseph Goebbels

• Hermann Göring

• Karl Dönitz

• Heinrich Himmler

What was the outcome of Heinrich Himmler's unauthorized negotiations with the Allies?

• He was promoted to a higher position

• He successfully negotiated a surrender

• He was arrested and stripped of authority

• He was ignored by the Allies

What role was Joseph Goebbels assigned in Hitler's last will?

• Foreign Minister

• Head of Government

• Minister of Defense

• Head of State

What was Dönitz's main strategy after taking over leadership?

• To ensure as many Germans as possible surrendered to the Western Allies

• To flee the country and avoid capture

• To negotiate a separate peace with the Soviets

• To continue fighting on all fronts

How did General Eisenhower influence Dönitz's surrender?

• By offering him a high-ranking position

• By threatening to block German civilians fleeing the Red Army

• By promising lenient treatment for German soldiers

• By negotiating directly with Dönitz