Nazism is the ideology and practices associated with the Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, focusing on nationalism, racial purity, and anti-Semitism.
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When did Adolf Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933.
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What was the Beer Hall Push?
The Beer Hall Putsch was a failed coup attempt by Hitler and the Nazi Party in November 1923, aimed at overthrowing the Weimar government.
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What was the significance of the Nuremberg Laws?
The Nuremberg Laws, enacted in 1935, institutionalized racial discrimination and laid the groundwork for the legal framework of the Holocaust.
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What event is considered the start of World War II in Europe?
The invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939, is often cited as the beginning of World War II in Europe.
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What was the purpose of the Gestapo?
The Gestapo was the secret police of Nazi Germany, tasked with rooting out opposition and enforcing Nazi laws.
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Who were the main victims of the Holocaust?
The main victims of the Holocaust included Jews, Romani people, disabled individuals, political dissidents, and various minority groups.
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What was the Munich Agreement?
The Munich Agreement was a settlement reached in 1938 that allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia.
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What was Lebensraum?
Lebensraum, meaning 'living space', was a key component of Nazi ideology advocating for territorial expansion to provide space for the Aryan race.
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What was the significance of Kristallnacht?
Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, occurred on November 9-10, 1938, marking a significant escalation in anti-Semitic violence and persecution in Nazi Germany.
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