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Which country joined the war on the side of the Allies in 1917?
Which country joined the war on the side of the Allies in 1917?
The Weimar Republic allowed only men to vote in parliamentary elections.
The Weimar Republic allowed only men to vote in parliamentary elections.
False
What was the outcome of World War I for Germany in November 1918?
What was the outcome of World War I for Germany in November 1918?
Defeat
The new constitution of the Weimar Republic was established by a national assembly convened in _____.
The new constitution of the Weimar Republic was established by a national assembly convened in _____.
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Match the following events with their significance:
Match the following events with their significance:
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What was one of the methods used by Nazis to carry out mass murder during the Second World War?
What was one of the methods used by Nazis to carry out mass murder during the Second World War?
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The Nuremberg Tribunal sentenced all leading Nazis to death.
The Nuremberg Tribunal sentenced all leading Nazis to death.
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What was the impact of Germany's defeat in World War I on its political structure?
What was the impact of Germany's defeat in World War I on its political structure?
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During the Second World War, approximately ____ million Jews were murdered by the Nazis.
During the Second World War, approximately ____ million Jews were murdered by the Nazis.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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What political label was given to socialists, Catholics, and Democrats who supported the Weimar Republic?
What political label was given to socialists, Catholics, and Democrats who supported the Weimar Republic?
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The First World War transformed Europe from a continent of debtors to one of creditors.
The First World War transformed Europe from a continent of debtors to one of creditors.
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What major challenge did the Weimar Republic face in terms of public perception?
What major challenge did the Weimar Republic face in terms of public perception?
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The political instability of the Weimar Republic coincided with the uprising of the ________ following the Russian Revolution.
The political instability of the Weimar Republic coincided with the uprising of the ________ following the Russian Revolution.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What was Helmuth's father's profession?
What was Helmuth's father's profession?
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Hitler and his propaganda minister Goebbels survived until the end of World War II.
Hitler and his propaganda minister Goebbels survived until the end of World War II.
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What significant event did Helmuth's father fear from the Allies?
What significant event did Helmuth's father fear from the Allies?
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The Allies were initially led by the UK and _____ during World War II.
The Allies were initially led by the UK and _____ during World War II.
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Match the following individuals with their roles:
Match the following individuals with their roles:
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What was a major consequence of Germany failing to meet its war reparations payments?
What was a major consequence of Germany failing to meet its war reparations payments?
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The Spartacist League sought to reconcile with the Weimar Republic.
The Spartacist League sought to reconcile with the Weimar Republic.
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What policy did Germany adopt in response to the occupation of the Ruhr?
What policy did Germany adopt in response to the occupation of the Ruhr?
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Due to extreme inflation in 1923, people in Berlin used ______ and carts to transport currency for everyday purchases.
Due to extreme inflation in 1923, people in Berlin used ______ and carts to transport currency for everyday purchases.
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Match the following events with their corresponding outcomes:
Match the following events with their corresponding outcomes:
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What event allowed Hitler to suspend civil liberties guaranteed by the Weimar Constitution?
What event allowed Hitler to suspend civil liberties guaranteed by the Weimar Constitution?
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The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to be directly elected by the public.
The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to be directly elected by the public.
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What were the two key security and surveillance forces established by Hitler's regime?
What were the two key security and surveillance forces established by Hitler's regime?
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The Nazi regime targeted Communists, leading to the arrest of about ____ individuals categorized as Communists.
The Nazi regime targeted Communists, leading to the arrest of about ____ individuals categorized as Communists.
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Match the Nazi institutions with their roles:
Match the Nazi institutions with their roles:
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What triggered the withdrawal of support for Germany's economy in 1929?
What triggered the withdrawal of support for Germany's economy in 1929?
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By 1932, German industrial production was at 60% of its 1929 level.
By 1932, German industrial production was at 60% of its 1929 level.
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What was the peak number of unemployed individuals in Germany during the Great Depression?
What was the peak number of unemployed individuals in Germany during the Great Depression?
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What event significantly contributed to Hitler's rise to power in the early 1930s?
What event significantly contributed to Hitler's rise to power in the early 1930s?
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Hitler was born in Germany.
Hitler was born in Germany.
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Many people posted placards seeking ______ during the Great Depression.
Many people posted placards seeking ______ during the Great Depression.
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Match each effect of the Great Depression with its description:
Match each effect of the Great Depression with its description:
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What percentage of Reichstag votes did the Nazi Party receive in 1928?
What percentage of Reichstag votes did the Nazi Party receive in 1928?
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Hitler renamed the German Workers' Party to the __________.
Hitler renamed the German Workers' Party to the __________.
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Match the following key events to their descriptions:
Match the following key events to their descriptions:
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What was one of the main economic challenges faced by families during the Weimar Republic?
What was one of the main economic challenges faced by families during the Weimar Republic?
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The Weimar Republic's constitution allowed for a stable democratic system.
The Weimar Republic's constitution allowed for a stable democratic system.
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What Article in the Weimar Constitution granted the President broad emergency powers?
What Article in the Weimar Constitution granted the President broad emergency powers?
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As a result of economic hardships, many children in the Weimar Republic went _____ due to the plight of their families.
As a result of economic hardships, many children in the Weimar Republic went _____ due to the plight of their families.
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Match the following challenges with their impacts during the Weimar Republic:
Match the following challenges with their impacts during the Weimar Republic:
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What was one of Hitler's promises to the German people?
What was one of Hitler's promises to the German people?
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Hitler's leadership style involved organizing large rallies to display his authority.
Hitler's leadership style involved organizing large rallies to display his authority.
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What symbolic gesture was commonly associated with Nazi rallies?
What symbolic gesture was commonly associated with Nazi rallies?
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Hitler used large ______, public meetings, and parades to inspire unity among the German people.
Hitler used large ______, public meetings, and parades to inspire unity among the German people.
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Match the following elements of Nazi rallies with their significance:
Match the following elements of Nazi rallies with their significance:
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