Nazi Germany Propaganda

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What was the purpose of the ceremonial reopening of Parliament orchestrated by Joseph Goebbels?

To portray the Nazis as enemies of the nation’s future

To distance the Hitler government from Germany’s imperial past

To link the Hitler government to Germany’s imperial past (correct)

To demonstrate support for the Army

What did the newsreel voiceover suggest about the German people's response to Hitler's leadership?

They were indifferent to his doctrines

They were fearful of his leadership

They were only moderately enthusiastic

They displayed almost fanatical enthusiasm (correct)

What happened to the office of President after Hindenburg's death?

It was abolished and Hitler declared himself Führer and Reich Chancellor (correct)

It was filled by a member of the military

It remained vacant

It was taken over by Joseph Goebbels

What impression did the Nazi-controlled newsreels aim to give about the Army's stance towards the new government?

That the Army supported the new government Signup and view all the answers

What change occurred in the armed forces after Hitler declared himself Führer and Reich Chancellor?

They pledged their allegiance to Adolf Hitler Signup and view all the answers

What did all civil servants, teachers, police, members of parliament, and the judiciary swear an oath of loyalty to?

Hitler as Führer of the German nation Signup and view all the answers

What action did Germany take in 1935 that defied the Treaty of Versailles?

Reinstituting the draft Signup and view all the answers

How did the Nazis boost the economic recovery upon coming to power?

By initiating huge public works projects for the unemployed Signup and view all the answers

What event took place in September 1935 where new race laws were introduced by Hitler and read by Parliament President Hermann Göring?

The annual Nazi Party rally in Nuremberg Signup and view all the answers

What did the Nazis do to display national will and facilitate the secret expansion of Germany’s armed forces?

Christened new autobahns triumphantly Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their corresponding Nazi achievements:

Reinstating the military draft and increasing military strength = Defying the Treaty of Versailles Opening new autobahns to display national will = Uniting the country and facilitating secret expansion of Germany’s armed forces Introducing new race laws = Delivering on promises to restore and strengthen the nation Conducting annual rally in Nuremberg = Adding solemnity and a sense of continuity with the past Signup and view all the answers

Match the following groups with their oath of loyalty:

Civil servants, teachers, police, members of parliament, and judiciary = To Hitler as Führer of the German nation German Armed Forces = To render unconditional obedience Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their implications about the Nazi regime's policies:

The economy had reached rock bottom when the Nazis came to power. = Boosting economic recovery with public works projects for the unemployed The Nazis christened new autobahns triumphantly. = Displaying national will and facilitating secret expansion of Germany’s armed forces Signup and view all the answers

Match the Nazi propaganda techniques with their intended effects:

Using newsreels to report a decrease in unemployment = Encouraging support for radical Nazi policies Adding solemnity and a sense of continuity with the past at an annual rally = Overlooking radical Nazi policies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their roles in enacting Nazi policies:

Hitler = Introducing new race laws Parliament President Hermann Göring = Reading new race laws introduced by Hitler Signup and view all the answers

Match the following titles to their corresponding roles in Nazi Germany:

Joseph Goebbels = Minister of Propaganda Adolf Hitler = Führer and Reich Chancellor Hermann Göring = President of Parliament Paul von Hindenburg = President until 1934 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:

Reich Chancellor = Leader of the government Führer = Leader of the nation Propaganda = Used to manipulate public opinion Newsreels = Controlled media used for dissemination of information Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions to their respective outcomes in Nazi Germany:

Abolishment of President's office = Hitler declared himself absolute dictator Oath of allegiance by armed forces = Sworn to Adolf Hitler after Hindenburg's death Ceremonial reopening of Parliament = Reassured the German establishment about Hitler's respect for tradition Nazi-controlled newsreels = Gave impression of Army support for the new government Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their correct implications:

Unity under Hitler's leadership = First time since the war Almost fanatical enthusiasm of German people = Marveled by the entire world Hitler as absolute dictator = No authority above or beside him Immediate allegiance to Hitler by armed forces = After Hindenburg's death Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding roles in German politics during this time:

Schoolchildren standing during event = Symbolic display of support for the new government Military's agreement with Hitler = Allowed him to declare himself Führer and Reich Chancellor Oath of loyalty to Adolf Hitler = Taken by civil servants, teachers, police, and judiciary New race laws introduced in September 1935 = Read by Parliament President Hermann Göring Signup and view all the answers