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Which event is associated with the concept of "stabbed in the back" in German history?
The declaration of the Weimar Republic
Which article of the Weimar Constitution granted the president the power to rule by decree in emergencies?
Article 48
Which of the following events is associated with the Freikorps and political murders?
The Kapp Putsch
What was the significant impact of proportional representation on the Weimar Republic?
It created frequent coalition governments.
During which period did the Weimar Republic enjoy a more stable political climate?
1924-1929
What led to the occurrence of hyperinflation in Germany during this period?
An over-printing of paper money and the loss of production
What was the consequence of the hyperinflation on middle-class families in Germany?
Middle-class families experienced lasting damage due to the loss of value in their savings
What impact did the Wall Street Crash of October 1929 have on Germany's economy?
It sent the German economy into crisis as the USA recalled its loans
What was the primary goal of the 1924 Dawes Plan?
To provide financial aid to Germany
How did the German government respond to the occupation of the Ruhr by the French and Belgians?
They met the invasion with passive resistance.
What is the meaning of the term "putsch" in the context of the text?
An attempt to overthrow the state.
What was the economic impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
It contributed to the economic difficulties and challenges.
What impact did the Munich Putsch, or Beer Hall Putsch, have on Hitler's public recognition?
It resulted in his immediate arrest.
What did Hitler write during his time in prison after the Munich Putsch?
Mein Kampf
What was one of the main messages of Hitler's Mein Kampf?
The need to fight international Marxism
What role did the SA play in the develop of the Nazi Party?
They were the party's paramilitary force.
What central belief was cultivated by the Nazis even before Hitler became chancellor, asserting that the leader's "will" was the source of all political authority?
Authoritarianism
When did Adolf Hitler become the chairman of the Nazi Party (NSDAP)?
1921
What was the primary goal of the 25-point program of the Nazi Party?
The abolition of unearned income
What was one of Hitler's main objections to the democratic socialist politicians of the Weimar Republic?
They were associated with communism.
Who founded the party that eventually became the Nazi Party (NSDAP)?
Anton Drexler
What key ideology was central to National Socialism as outlined in the text?
The survival of the fittest
What was the primary purpose of the Gleichschaltung process in Nazi Germany?
Align all institutions with Nazi ideals
What key event on 5 March 1933 significantly boosted Nazi power in the Reichstag?
Passage of the Enabling Act
How did the Reichstag Fire of 27 February 1933 affect the political climate in Germany?
It intensified political division
What factor contributed significantly to the political division in Germany between 1928 and 1932?
The weakening of the Zentrum Party
How did Hitler consolidate his power in the first six months of 1933?
By exploiting the Reichstag Fire
How did the Nazis portray themselves during this period, especially in response to economic challenges?
As the key to future prosperity
What was the main outcome of the Reichstag elections in July 1932 for the Nazi Party?
A clear majority
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