Nazism and the Rise of Hitler: Chapter 49

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Why did Helmuth's father consider killing the entire family or committing suicide?

To protect the family from other German citizens.

To avoid a natural disaster that was approaching.

Out of fear of the Allies enacting revenge on them. (correct)

To hide his involvement in criminal activities.

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

He started eating excessively to cope with the trauma.

He ran away from home to avoid seeing his mother.

He sought help from a therapist immediately.

He refused to eat at home for nine years, fearing poisoning. (correct)

What did Helmuth's father express fear of when discussing potential actions with his wife?

A health epidemic in their town.

Revenge from the Allies. (correct)

Being overthrown by a rival political party.

A natural disaster striking their region.

What was one of Hitler's main ambitions that is mentioned in the text?

Conquering all of Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a key point about Nazism in the text?

It was a system of ideas about the world and politics. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg?

To prosecute Nazi war criminals for Crimes against Peace Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for the worldwide condemnation of Germany's conduct during the war?

The mass murder of selected groups of innocent civilians Signup and view all the answers

Why did the punishment of the Nazis after World War II fall short of the brutality and extent of their crimes?

The Allies did not want to be as harsh on defeated Germany as they were after World War I Signup and view all the answers

What led to the rise of Nazi Germany according to many?

The German experience at the end of World War I Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant method used by the Nazis to kill people during the war?

Gassing them in various killing centers like Auschwitz Signup and view all the answers

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Why did Helmuth's father consider killing the entire family or committing suicide?

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

What did Helmuth's father express fear of when discussing potential actions with his wife?

What was one of Hitler's main ambitions that is mentioned in the text?

What is highlighted as a key point about Nazism in the text?

What was the purpose of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg?

What was one of the main reasons for the worldwide condemnation of Germany's conduct during the war?

Why did the punishment of the Nazis after World War II fall short of the brutality and extent of their crimes?

What led to the rise of Nazi Germany according to many?

What was one significant method used by the Nazis to kill people during the war?

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