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Case Study of Nazi Germany: consolidation of Nazi rule: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In June 1934, Hitler ordered the execution of the leadership of the SA (Brownshirts) to eliminate potential rivals within the Nazi movement. What is this event commonly known as?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the economic objective of the Four Year Plan introduced by the Nazi regime in 1936?

Question 3

1 mark

Which Nazi organization was responsible for organizing leisure activities, such as cruises and theater trips, to win the support of German workers?

Question 4

1 mark

In February 1933, a significant event occurred that Hitler used as a pretext to pass the Decree for the Protection of People and State, suspending civil liberties. Which building was targeted in this event?

Question 5

1 mark

Following the death of President Hindenburg in 1934, Hitler merged the offices of Chancellor and President. What title did he adopt to signify his absolute authority?

Question 6

2 marks

Who was the individual appointed by Hitler as the Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda to ensure that Nazi ideology controlled all forms of communication?

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Question 7

5 marks

Explain how Hitler's economic policies, such as rearmament and the creation of the National Labour Service (RAD), helped to reduce unemployment between 1933 and \(1939\).

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Question 8

2 marks

Name the 1934 event in which Hitler ordered the execution of Ernst Röhm and other leaders of the SA to consolidate his power and gain the support of the army.

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Question 9

4 marks

After Hitler was appointed Chancellor in January \( 1933 \), he took several steps to consolidate his power.

(a) Describe the significance of the Reichstag Fire of February \( 1933 \).
(b) What was the Enabling Act of March \( 1933 \)?
(c) How did the Enabling Act change the role of the German Parliament (Reichstag)?
(d) Name the event in \( 1934 \) where Hitler removed internal threats within the Nazi Party, specifically focusing on the SA leadership.

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Question 10

5 marks

The Nazi regime implemented several economic policies to achieve re-employment and prepare for war.

(a) Describe the role of the Reich Labour Service (RAD) in reducing unemployment numbers.
(b) Based on the chart, explain the trend in German military spending from \( 1933 \) to \( 1938 \).
(c) How did the German Labour Front (DAF) replace independent trade unions?
(d) What was the purpose of the 'Strength Through Joy' (KdF) program in managing the German workforce?

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