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In what year did
Hitler
become
Chancellor of Germany
?
1933
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What was the political status of Germany in
1933
?
Germany was still a
democracy
but the
Nazis
were the largest party.
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How did the Nazis gain power in
1933
?
By exploiting the weaknesses of the
Weimar Republic
.
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Who appointed
Hitler
as Chancellor?
President
Hindenburg
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What event gave the Nazis an excuse to arrest political opponents?
The
burning
of the
Reichstag
building.
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What were the main components of the
Enabling Act
of 1933?
Gave
Hitler
dictatorial powers
Allowed him to make laws without Reichstag consent
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How did
Hitler
use
propaganda
?
To manipulate public opinion and create support for his policies.
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What methods did the
Nazis
use to silence
opposition
?
Violence and intimidation, including
arrests
and
killings
.
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What happened to other political
parties
under
Nazi
rule?
They were
banned
.
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What replaced trade unions under the
Nazis
?
Nazi-controlled
organizations.
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What role did
censorship
play in
Nazi
Germany?
It ensured that no criticism of the Nazis was allowed.
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What was the function of the
Gestapo
?
To spy on the population and arrest
opponents
.
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What were
concentration camps
used for?
To imprison
opponents
and eliminate threats to power.
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What replaced the law courts in
Nazi
Germany?
Special courts that upheld Nazi
ideology
.
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How did the
Nazis
indoctrinate young Germans?
Through youth organizations promoting Nazi ideology.
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What was the effect of the
Enabling Act
on German
democracy
?
It paved the way for the destruction of democracy.
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How did the
Gestapo
contribute to the elimination of
opposition
?
By swiftly and
brutally
dealing with dissent.
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What happened to the President
Hindenburg
in
August
1934?
He died.
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What roles did
Hitler
assume after
Hindenburg's
death?
President
,
Chancellor
, and supreme commander of the
armed forces
.
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What were the key features of the
totalitarian
state established by the
Nazis
?
One-party state (Nazi Party only)
Dictatorial powers held by
Hitler
Suppression of opposition through violence and intimidation
Control of media and propaganda
Use of
Gestapo
and
concentration camps
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What was the status of the
Weimar Republic
by
1934
?
It was effectively over.
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What was the role of
Goebbels
in Nazi Germany?
He was the Minister for People’s
Enlightenment
and Propaganda.
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How did Goebbels influence Nazi policies on
media
and culture?
He coordinated
policies
to remove opposition and promote supporters.
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What was Goebbels' goal regarding the Nazi message in propaganda?
To embed the Nazi message so deeply that people were unaware of their
changing
attitudes.
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What happened to newspapers that disagreed with the Nazis?
3600
newspapers were closed down.
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How did the Nazis control radio broadcasts after
1933?
All radio stations were under Nazi control and censored for propaganda.
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What percentage of German homes had radios by
1939
?
70%
of German homes had radios.
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What was the purpose of Nazi rallies and parades?
To create a sense of
German
unity and showcase the strength of the Nazi
regime
.
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What was the significance of the Berlin Olympics in
1936
for the Nazis?
It was used to showcase Nazism to the world.
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How did the Nazis influence sports in Germany?
They insisted teams perform the Nazi salute and linked
victories
to Nazi ideals.
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What was the role of the Reich Chamber of Culture established by the Nazis?
To ensure the
arts
aligned with
Nazi
ideas across various
disciplines.
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How many artists were accepted into the Chamber of Visual Arts?
42
,
000
artists were accepted.
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What happened to artworks that the Nazis disapproved of?
12
,
000
paintings and sculptures were removed from galleries.
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Who was Hitler's favorite architect?
Albert
Speer.
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What architectural features did Hitler favor to convey strength?
Domes, arches, and pillars were used to show
grandeur
.
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Which type of music was censored by the Nazis?
Jazz
music was censored.
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What was the Nazi stance on literature and book publishing?
No new books could be published without
Chamber
approval.
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How many writers were banned by the Nazis?
2,500
writers were banned.
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What happened to books written by Jews and anti-Nazi writers?
Millions
of books were removed and burned publicly.
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How many films did the Nazi party produce?
1
,
300
films were made by the Nazi
party.
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