Hitler's Rise t o Power test World History

What book did Hitler write outlining his political views and plans for Germany?

"Mein Kampf"

According to "Mein Kampf", who did Hitler blame for Germany's defeat in WWI and other issues?

The Jews and Communists

What was Hitler's view on the German race?

That the blond, blue-eyed members of the Aryan or German race were superior.

What date did Hitler invade Poland, marking the start of WWII?

September 1, 1939

What was the term for the all-out style of attack used by Hitler when he invaded Poland?

Blitzkrieg

What political party did Hitler join after WWI, which later became known as the Nazi Party?

A German workers' party (National Socialist German Workers' Party)

What was the outcome of the Munich Conference regarding Hitler's territorial ambitions?

Hitler promised not to take over any more territory.

With which country did Germany sign a nonaggression pact in August 1939, agreeing to divide Poland?

The Soviet Union

What event in 1929 led to widespread unemployment in Germany, which Hitler promised to fix?

The Economic Depression

What title did Hitler declare for himself after Hindenburg's death, making him the supreme leader of Germany?

Fuhrer

What was the name of the German Empire under Hitler's rule?

The Third Reich

What was the first territory Hitler reclaimed, located on the eastern border with France?

The Rhineland

What policy did Britain and France adopt in response to Hitler's demands, in an attempt to maintain peace?

Appeasement

Militarism cause of WWI

• Glorification of the military

• Belief that military strength = prosperous/powerful nation

• Huge build up of military power

How did alliances contribute to WWI

• Nations promised to defend each other in case of conflict

• If 1 set of nations formed an alliance then the ones left out would be an alliance

• EX: In 1882, Austria-hungary, Germany, Italy form an alliance. That left France, Russia, and Britain that formed an alliance

Why did imperialism contribute to WWI

Imperialism ( Europe acquire colonies in Asia, Africa, Pacific)

• Holding colonies in the same area caused strained relationships

• led to strength, dissolution, formation of alliances btwn nations

• As result the shift in pwr, borders, alliances the race intensified.

Nationalisms influence on WWI

• Pride for your country/ hatred towards others countries.

• Wanting superiority over other countries

• Wanting independence for one’s ethnicity/ race only

Balkan Nationalism (Who ruled them for a long time, Sebia and
Bosnian connections)

• Balkans ruled by Ottoman Empire which led to groups like Greeks, Romanians, and and slav seeking independence.

• In 1908 Austria- Hungary annexed Bosnia

• Serbia (Independent/ next to Bosnia) united with Bosnia as a slavic nation

What was the event that began the war? (Hint: The Black Hand
organized it)

The black Hand ( slavic group) that assassinated Franz F. and his wife

What brought Britian into the WWI?

Through the domino effect/ alliances

• Germany invades Belgium otw to France which led to Great Britain supports Belgium and declares war on Germany.

What did hitler want to be growing up?

Hitler wanted to be a artist

What talent did Hitler have that got him attention in politics?

He was a brilliant public speaker and had a lot of influence.

What were a few of the Nazi beliefs as outlined Mein Kampf?

• Elimination of social classes so Germany could be strong/United

• The defeat in WW1/ other issues were blamed on the jews and communists

• Blonde-blue eyed members of the German race were superior

• Need for a strong central gov

VOCAB

VOCAB

Triple Alliance (Members)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Triple Entente (Members)

Britain, France, Russia

Central Powers

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Italy

Allied Powers

Great Britain, France, Russia

Nazis

a member of the far-right National Socialist German Workers' Party.