Hitler's Impact on German Society

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Why did Helmuth's father contemplate whether to kill the entire family or commit suicide alone?

To avoid being captured as a war criminal
To follow a Nazi ideology
Out of fear of revenge by the Allies (correct)
To protect his family from imminent danger

What did Helmuth witness his father do the day before his father committed suicide?

Pack his belongings to flee the country
Meet with other Nazi officials for a final goodbye
Destroy all evidence of his Nazi connections
Burn his bloody uniform in the family fireplace (correct)

How did Helmuth react to the traumatic events he witnessed involving his father?

Joined the Nazi party in rebellion
Moved to a different country to start a new life
Refused to eat at home for nine years out of fear of poisoning (correct)
Became a vocal supporter of the Allies

Why did Helmuth's father express fears about the Allies doing to them what they did to the crippled and Jews?

He was worried about facing consequences for past actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Helmuth's reaction to the realization that his father was a Nazi and supporter of Adolf Hitler?

Stopped eating at home out of fear (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Helmuth's father take him to the woods for their last happy time together?

To share old children's songs and create a memory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Helmuth's father concerned about regarding the Allies' actions after the war?

Facing retribution similar to what they inflicted on others (C) Signup and view all the answers

How long did Helmuth refuse to eat at home following the traumatic events?

Nine years (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Helmuth's father's actions leave him traumatized and fearful?

Due to his father's participation in Nazism and suicide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the main members of the Jacobin club?

Artisans such as shoemakers and printers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did a large group among the Jacobins decide to start wearing long striped trousers?

To set themselves apart from the fashionable sections of society (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Jacobin club during this period?

Maximilian Robespierre (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Jacobin club meeting at the former convent of St Jacob in Paris?

It was a rallying point for discussing government policies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What groups were primarily represented among the members of the Jacobin club?

Mainly less prosperous sections of society (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the National Assembly in France declare war against Prussia and Austria in April 1792?

To prevent neighbouring countries from sending troops to France (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Marseillaise during the French Revolution?

It was a song sung by volunteers from Marseilles to express their support for the revolution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the revolutionary wars have on the people of France?

Resulted in losses and economic difficulties for the population (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why were large sections of the French population discontent with the Constitution of 1791?

It granted political rights only to the richer sections of society (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of men leaving for war during the French Revolution?

Women were left to manage earning a living and caring for their families (A) Signup and view all the answers