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What event in 1925 led to Paul von Hindenburg becoming the president of Weimar Germany?
What event in 1925 led to Paul von Hindenburg becoming the president of Weimar Germany?
- A military coup
- A revolution that overthrew the government
- A democratic election (correct)
- An appointment by the Weimar government
How did the economic situation in Germany influence the rise of rightist parties against the Weimar Republic?
How did the economic situation in Germany influence the rise of rightist parties against the Weimar Republic?
- The economic crisis led to increased left-wing support
- Inflation pushed the middle class toward rightist parties (correct)
- The economic prosperity weakened nationalist sentiment
- Unemployment favored support for the Weimar Republic
What key view did Adolf Hitler promote through his writing in Mein Kampf while in prison?
What key view did Adolf Hitler promote through his writing in Mein Kampf while in prison?
- Socialism
- German nationalism, antiSemitism, and anticommunism (correct)
- Communism
- International cooperation
What tactic did Adolf Hitler employ after his release from prison to overthrow the Weimar government?
What tactic did Adolf Hitler employ after his release from prison to overthrow the Weimar government?
What key aspects did the Nazis focus on to gain support from various sectors of society?
What key aspects did the Nazis focus on to gain support from various sectors of society?
How did the Great Depression impact the growth and appeal of radical solutions in Germany?
How did the Great Depression impact the growth and appeal of radical solutions in Germany?