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What are the nuremburg laws
Nazi laws that took rights away from Jews.
Why were the Nuremberg laws important?
they made racism legal in germany
When were the Nuremberg Laws passed?
1935
Where were the Nuremberg Laws enacted
Nuremberg, Germany.
What is the significance of the Nuremberg Laws?
They paved the way for the Holocaust.
What is Benito Mussolini?
founder of Italian Fascism and Italy’s dictator.
Why was Benito Mussolini important?
He shaped Italy’s government into a totalitarian regime and influenced other fascist movements.
When was Benito Mussolini in power?
He ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943.
Where was Benito Mussolini based?
He led Italy, mainly from Rome.
What is the significance of Benito Mussolini?
He helped spread fascism and contributed to the causes of World War II.
What is Joseph Stalin?
leader of the Soviet Union and a communist dictator.
Why was Joseph Stalin important?
He transformed the USSR into a major world power through industrialization and control.
When was Joseph Stalin in power?
mid-1920s until his death in 1953.
Where was Joseph Stalin
He led the Soviet Union, mainly from Moscow.
What is the significance of Joseph Stalin?
His rule shaped global politics and contributed to World War II
What is Adolf Hitler?
Dictator of Nazi Germany and leader of the Nazi Party.
Why was Adolf Hitler important?
He caused World War II and orchestrated the Holocaust.
When was Adolf Hitler in power?
He ruled from 1933 to 1945.
Where was Adolf Hitler based?
He led Germany, mainly from Berlin.
What is the significance of Adolf Hitler?
His actions caused massive global conflict and genocide, shaping 20th-century history.
What is Triumph of the Will?
Triumph of the Will is a 1935 Nazi propaganda film directed by Leni Riefenstahl.
Why was Triumph of the Will important?
It promoted Nazi ideology and glorified Hitler’s power.
When was Triumph of the Will made?
It was released in 1935.
Where was Triumph of the Will filmed?
It was filmed in Nuremberg, Germany.
What is the significance of Triumph of the Will?
It influenced propaganda techniques and helped spread Nazi ideas worldwide.
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What is the New Economic Policy?
The New Economic Policy was a temporary economic plan in Soviet Russia that allowed some private business.
Why was the New Economic Policy important
It helped revive the economy after the Russian Civil War.
When was the New Economic Policy introduced?
It began in 1921.
Where was the New Economic Policy used?
It was used across the Soviet Union.
What is the significance of the New Economic Policy?
It showed a shift from full communism to a mixed economy to stabilize the country.
What is the Five-Year Plan?
The Five-Year Plan was a government program to rapidly industrialize the Soviet Union.
Why was the Five-Year Plan important?
It aimed to boost heavy industry and strengthen the Soviet economy.
When was the Five-Year Plan launched?
The first plan began in 1928.
Where was the Five-Year Plan carried out
It was carried out across the Soviet Union.
What is the significance of the Five-Year Plan?
It transformed the USSR into an industrial power but caused widespread hardship.
What is Mein Kampf?
Mein Kampf is a book written by Adolf Hitler outlining his political beliefs and plans.
Why was Mein Kampf
It spread Nazi ideology and antisemitic ideas.f important?
When was Mein Kampf written?
It was written in 1924 while Hitler was in prison.
Where was Mein Kampf written?
Germany.
What is the significance of Mein Kampf?
It warned of Hitler’s future actions and became a key Nazi propaganda tool.
What is the Enabling Act?
The Enabling Act was a 1933 law that gave Hitler the power to make laws without the Reichstag.
Why was the Enabling Act important?
It allowed Hitler to establish a legal dictatorship.
When was the Enabling Act passed?
It was passed on March 23, 1933.
Where was the Enabling Act passed?
It was passed in Berlin, Germany.
What is the significance of the Enabling Act?
It marked the beginning of Nazi totalitarian rule in Germany.
What is Surrealism?
artistic and literary movement focused on dreams, the unconscious, and irrational imagery.
Why was Surrealism important?
It challenged traditional art and explored the deeper mind.
When did Surrealism begin?
It started in the early 1920s.
Where did Surrealism begin?
It began in Paris, France.
What is the significance of Surrealism?
It influenced modern art, film, and thought by breaking creative boundaries.
What will Germany be like in the 1920s and during the Great Depression? What were the contributing factors to this and how did other countries help/hinder them?
In the 1920s, Germany faced serious problems after losing World War I. The Treaty of Versailles forced them to pay huge reparations, which caused economic collapse and hyperinflation. Things improved for a short time with U.S. loans, but when the Great Depression hit in 1929, Germany’s economy crashed again. This led to mass unemployment, political chaos, and helped extremist parties like the Nazis rise to power.
What was appealing about dictators for so many people in Europe during the 20s and 30s? Explain how men such as Mussolini and Stalin were able to assume power and stay there once they got it. Compare these two men
People liked dictators in the 1920s and 1930s because they promised to fix problems like unemployment and chaos. Mussolini used violence and promises of pride. Stalin used politics and secret police. Both controlled information and stopped enemies.
Who was Adolf Hitler? What were his goals for Nazi Germany and how was he able to accomplish them?
Adolf Hitler was Germany’s leader who wanted to make the country strong and hurt groups like Jewish people. He used propaganda, control, and the army to stay in power.
What was the role of entertainment and leisure in dictator-controlled countries of this time period?
In dictator-controlled countries, entertainment and leisure were used to keep people happy and distracted from problems. They also spread government ideas through movies, music, and events to control what people thought and support the leader.