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What were the girls in the Bund Deutscher Mädel (BDM) primarily prepared for?
What were the girls in the Bund Deutscher Mädel (BDM) primarily prepared for?
The Edelweißpiraten supported the Hitlerjugend and embraced their ideology.
The Edelweißpiraten supported the Hitlerjugend and embraced their ideology.
False
What type of music did the Swing-Kids prefer?
What type of music did the Swing-Kids prefer?
Jazz
Zivilcourage means being brave to stand up for ________, even when it is dangerous.
Zivilcourage means being brave to stand up for ________, even when it is dangerous.
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Match the following groups or individuals with their actions during the Nazi era:
Match the following groups or individuals with their actions during the Nazi era:
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What was one of the primary goals of the NSDAP?
What was one of the primary goals of the NSDAP?
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The NSDAP supported the Treaty of Versailles.
The NSDAP supported the Treaty of Versailles.
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What title did Hitler use to signify his absolute control over Germany?
What title did Hitler use to signify his absolute control over Germany?
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The NSDAP's program that outlined their goals was known as the _____ program.
The NSDAP's program that outlined their goals was known as the _____ program.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What was one reason for the NSDAP's push for more land?
What was one reason for the NSDAP's push for more land?
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Antisemitism was a core belief upheld by the NSDAP.
Antisemitism was a core belief upheld by the NSDAP.
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When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?
When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?
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What was one of the main tasks of the SA (Sturmabteilung)?
What was one of the main tasks of the SA (Sturmabteilung)?
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The SS (Schutzstaffel) was responsible for organizing state ceremonies.
The SS (Schutzstaffel) was responsible for organizing state ceremonies.
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What was the primary goal of the Gestapo?
What was the primary goal of the Gestapo?
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The ________ was responsible for military expansion across Europe under National Socialist leadership.
The ________ was responsible for military expansion across Europe under National Socialist leadership.
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Match the organization with its main focus:
Match the organization with its main focus:
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Which of the following was NOT a function of the Hitler Youth?
Which of the following was NOT a function of the Hitler Youth?
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The NSDAP used propaganda to support its agenda and intimidate opponents.
The NSDAP used propaganda to support its agenda and intimidate opponents.
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What event did the Nazis use as a pretext to persecute political opponents in 1933?
What event did the Nazis use as a pretext to persecute political opponents in 1933?
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Name one medium used by the NSDAP to spread its propaganda.
Name one medium used by the NSDAP to spread its propaganda.
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The Reichstagsbrandverordnung abolished every right in the constitution.
The Reichstagsbrandverordnung abolished every right in the constitution.
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The film ________ (1935) illustrated the power and unity of the NSDAP.
The film ________ (1935) illustrated the power and unity of the NSDAP.
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What did the Ermächtigungsgesetz allow Hitler to do?
What did the Ermächtigungsgesetz allow Hitler to do?
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The Nazi party became the only authorized party after the passage of the Law Against the ______ of Parties.
The Nazi party became the only authorized party after the passage of the Law Against the ______ of Parties.
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What was one of the goals of the Hitler Youth?
What was one of the goals of the Hitler Youth?
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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What was a major consequence of Gleichschaltung in April 1933?
What was a major consequence of Gleichschaltung in April 1933?
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After President Hindenburg's death, Hitler held both the positions of Fuhrer and Chancellor.
After President Hindenburg's death, Hitler held both the positions of Fuhrer and Chancellor.
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What method did the Nazis use to suppress dissenting opinions?
What method did the Nazis use to suppress dissenting opinions?
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The Nazis replaced trade unions with the ______ as part of their consolidation of power.
The Nazis replaced trade unions with the ______ as part of their consolidation of power.
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Which event symbolized the collaboration between the old elite and the Nazis?
Which event symbolized the collaboration between the old elite and the Nazis?
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Study Notes
NSDAP Goals
- The National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) aimed to radically transform Germany and society according to their ideology.
- They sought complete control over all aspects of life.
- Their 25-point program outlined key objectives.
Key NSDAP Goals
- German Community: The NSDAP envisioned a racially homogenous community, prioritizing those deemed "German."
- Leadership of a Dictator: They advocated abolishing democracy, with Adolf Hitler as the sole leader.
- Expansion of German Territory: The party planned to conquer eastern territories to create "living space" for Germans.
- Persecution and Exclusion: The NSDAP targeted and persecuted those deemed "different" by their ideology, including Jews.
- Rejection of Treaty of Versailles: The party opposed the Treaty of Versailles, aiming to strengthen German power.
Important Concepts
- Dictatorship: A system of government where a single person or small group holds absolute power without input from the people.
- Gleichschaltung: The process of imposing Nazi control over all aspects of German life.
- Führer (Leader): The title Hitler used to assert his absolute authority over Germany.
- Concentration Camps: Sites of imprisonment, forced labor, and often murder for those deemed enemies of the Nazi state.
Propaganda
- Propaganda was used to shape public opinion and promote Nazi ideas.
- The Nazis used numerous methods, including rallies, posters, and films.
- Propaganda aimed to manipulate and influence the population.
Timeline of Nazi Consolidation
- January 30, 1933: Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany.
- February 27, 1933: The Reichstag fire, a crucial event used to justify further repression.
- This led to the passing of the enabling act, which gave Hitler sweeping powers.
- March 23, 1933: Enabling Act granted Hitler dictatorial powers.
- May 2, 1933: Dissolution of trade unions, replacing them with the German Labor Front.
- April 1933: The Nazi party began to control all aspects of German life through various measures aimed at controlling media, education, and other avenues of societal influence.
- July 14, 1933: Prohibition of parties besides the Nazi Party.
Nazi Organizations
- SA (Storm Troopers): Involved in street violence and intimidation against political opponents.
- SS (Schutzstaffel): Responsible for security, intelligence, and carrying out the most brutal aspects of Nazi policies. Also involved in maintaining order and running concentration camps.
- Gestapo (Secret State Police): Used surveillance, arrests, and torture.
- Wehrmacht: The armed forces, used for conquest.
Youth Organizations
- Hitler Youth: Organization for boys.
- League of German Girls: Similar organization for girls.
- Both groups were used to inculcate Nazi ideology in youth, preparing them to accept and support the party.
Opposition and Resistance
- Despite the Nazi's control, there were individuals who resisted or practiced civil disobedience.
- Examples of both individual and collective actions are detailed.
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This quiz explores the key objectives and ideology of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), detailing their plans for a racially homogenous society, dictatorship, and territorial expansion. Learn about their 25-point program and the implications of their policies on Germany and its communities.
