HERE ARE ALOT OF ANSERS FOR YOU
8.3
1 Why were idealistic supporters of the Nazi party willing to endorse Hitler’s annexation of Austria?
They distrusted intellectualism and respected military power.
They wanted a quick return to the former power and glory of Germany.
They were intrigued by the call of danger and the opportunity to sacrifice.
They believed that the problems of Germany were caused by the communists. Answer B
2 Why did the Weimar Republic collapse?
The government had to take out extensive loans.
Many individuals were out of work because of the war.
Citizens felt that the government did not serve their needs.
Significant financial resources were given to another country. Answer C
3 Appeasement was a popular policy because European leaders
wanted Hitler to be happy.
wanted to avoid another war.
knew that Hitler desired a confrontation.
had serious economic problems to deal with at home. answer B
4 What was the original purpose of the SS?
to eliminate German unions
to punish communists
to intimidate the German population
to limit the rights of women answer C
5 Hitler can be described as a fanatical despot because he
was supported by millions of young people.
enjoyed giving lengthy and compelling speeches.
was determined to improve his country.
worshiped force and despised persuasion. Answer D
6 What was one issue that caused German citizens to be willing to accept new leadership?
the lack of economic stability
the loss of government protection
the lack of a strong ruler
the loss of territory after the war answer A
7 When Hitler assumed control of the Nazi party, he immediately
began enforcing his personal nationalistic and racist views.
set a suspicious fire that destroyed the German parliament.
campaigned to elect more Nazis to important political positions.
appointed himself Chancellor and stood up to the communist party. Answer A
8 Hitler most likely forced Jews to wear a yellow star so that Jews could
recognize each other.
leave the country more easily.
be excluded from the military.
be identified and arrested more easily. Answer D
9 Read this quotation from Winston Churchill.
"You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor and you will have war.”
What does Churchill mean by his use of the word "dishonor”?
reproach
weakness
despair
Dependency answer is not C
10 The Third Reich based its power primarily on
fear.
censorship.
laws.
Incentive. Answer A
8.4
1 A “blitz” is different from a “blitzkrieg” because only a “blitz”
targets civilians.
relies exclusively on air power.
takes place at great speed.
destroys large portions of the country. Answer B
2 Which country followed a policy of isolationism in the 1930s?
France
Great Britain
Soviet Union
United States answer D
3 What is the best definition of a “blitzkrieg”?
devastating airplane attack
rapid invasion by air and land
attack by multiple infantry troops
destruction of airplanes and tanks answer B
4 Which best describes the policy of appeasement followed by Great Britain and France in the 1930s?
sending armed forces into Germany to force it to stop its aggression
forming an alliance with the United States to counter Germany’s alliance with Italy and Japan
building up strong armies and navies to stop Germany from making further demands
allowing Germany to take aggressive steps in hopes of maintaining peace answer D
5 Hitler’s invasion of the
✔ Soviet Union
in June 1941 proved that he would consistently break agreements.
6 Before invading Poland, Hitler reached a secret agreement with the
✔ Soviet Union.
7 At the beginning of WWII, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?
Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.
Churchill prepared for war.
Churchill refused to negotiate.
Churchill failed to bargain honestly. Answer C
8 Why did Hitler most likely assume he could annex Austria and Czechoslovakia?
He believed his actions would prove him to be a great leader.
He believed that the Third Reich was the more powerful government.
He believed he had the right to be as aggressive as he wanted to be.
He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions. Answer D
9 The map shows territory captured by Nazi Germany in 1941.
A map of Europe titled Nazi Germany, 1941 shows that, by 1941, Nazi Germany included Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. The Nazis also directly controlled or indirectly controlled most of Europe, with the exception of Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland, and Spain, which were neutral, and Great Britain and the U S S R, which were at war with Germany.
Hitler was confident about invading Russia because he had recently captured
Spain.
France.
Great Britain.
Switzerland. Answer is not C
10 Great Britain’s success in the Battle of Britain and the Soviet defense of Russia proved that Hitler’s army could be
✔ defeated.