Nazism & the Rise of Hitler

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What did Helmuth's father contemplate doing in spring of 1945?

He contemplated killing the entire family or committing suicide.

What significant event occurred in Germany in May 1945?

Germany surrendered to the Allies.

What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Tribunal?

To prosecute Nazi war criminals for Crimes against Peace, War Crimes, and Crimes Against Humanity.

How many Jews were estimated to have been killed during the Holocaust?

Approximately 6 million Jews.

What did the Treaty of Versailles require Germany to do?

Pay compensation of £6 billion and accept harsh territorial losses.

What was unique about the way Nazis executed their genocidal policy?

They devised systematic methods of mass murder, including gassing people in centers like Auschwitz.

What major economic crisis did Germany face in 1923?

Hyperinflation resulting from passive resistance against French occupation.

What did the Dawes Plan entail?

The USA lent money to Germany to stabilize its economy and reduce reparations.

Who was appointed as Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933?

Adolf Hitler.

What was the Enabling Act of 1933?

An act that established a dictatorship in Germany, allowing Hitler to rule by decree.

What did Hitler do to civic rights after gaining power?

He suspended freedoms such as speech, press, and assembly.

What political party was banned under Hitler's regime?

All political parties and trade unions were banned except for the Nazi Party.

What event facilitated Hitler's rise to power in February 1933?

A mysterious fire in the German Parliament building.

What was the outcome of the Great Economic Depression on unemployment in Germany by 1932?

The number of unemployed reached approximately 6 million.

What promise did Hitler make to the German people?

To restore the dignity of the German people and undo the injustice of the Versailles Treaty.