Hitler's Rise to Power

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What was the primary reason Hitler gave for Germany's defeat in World War I?

Germany was betrayed by communists, homosexuals, and Jews (correct)

Germany's economy was in shambles and could not support the war effort

Germany's leadership was incompetent and failed to properly manage the war

Germany's military tactics were outdated and could not match the Allies' strategies

What event marked the beginning of the National Fascist Party's rise to power in Italy?

The invasion of Ethiopia

The March on Rome (correct)

The abolition of all political parties except the Fascists

Benito Mussolini's appointment as prime minister

What was the primary reason Hitler gave for wanting to defeat Poland?

Poland had a large Jewish population that Hitler wanted to eliminate

Poland was a threat to Germany's ambitions of uniting the German people (correct)

Poland had violated the Treaty of Versailles and needed to be punished

Poland had natural resources that Germany needed to fuel its economy

What was the purpose of the Einzatsgruppen, the special mobile units sent by Germany during the invasion of the Soviet Union?

To kill Jews in nearby forests or pits as the German army advanced Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain agreed to the Munich Conference with Hitler?

Chamberlain was convinced that Hitler had no further territorial ambitions in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's non-aggression pact with Germany in 1939?

The Soviet Union was seeking to expand its influence in Eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Britain for the outcome of World War II?

It prevented a successful German invasion of the United Kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the United States' Lend-Lease program during World War II?

To provide direct military aid to the Allies in the form of weapons and supplies Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Nanjing Massacre in the context of the Pacific War?

It demonstrated the brutality and inhumane tactics used by the Japanese military Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, known as Operation Barbarossa?

To eliminate the threat of communism and the Soviet Union as a strategic adversary Signup and view all the answers

What was Hitler's initial opinion of Germany compared to Vienna?

Germany had less diversity and was better than Vienna. Signup and view all the answers

How did Hitler justify Germany's loss in World War I?

Betrayal by communists, homosexuals, and Jews. Signup and view all the answers

What document did Hitler write while in jail after attempting to overthrow the Weimar Republic?

Mein Kampf Signup and view all the answers

What led to Hitler being appointed as Chancellor of Germany in 1933?

Support from Von Hindenburg. Signup and view all the answers

What event marked Hitler's consolidation of power as a dictator?

'Night of the Long Knives' purging of dissenters. Signup and view all the answers

What prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939?

'Blitzkrieg' tactics in Poland. Signup and view all the answers

Which country surrendered part of its territory to the USSR after World War II began?

Poland Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Japan use in attacking China in 1937?

'Blitzkrieg' tactics Signup and view all the answers

'Lend-Lease' was a program initiated by the United States during WWII primarily for:

'Lending weapons and aid to Allies.' Signup and view all the answers

'Operation Barbarossa' involved Germany invading which country in 1941?

'Betrayal of USSR.' Signup and view all the answers