Test on Hitler's Rise to Power
Hitler's Rise to Power: A Comprehensive Student Guide
Test: Nazi rise to power
20 questions
Question 1: The German army voluntarily took the oath of allegiance to Hitler, driven solely by a desire to rearm and reinstate conscription.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that Hitler "forced the German army to take the Army Oath," indicating it was not a voluntary act. While Hitler did spend huge amounts of money on rearmament and brought back conscription in return, the initial act of taking the oath was compelled, not voluntary.
Question 2: Hitler was offered the position of Chancellor in January 1933.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: In January 1933, Hindenburg and von Papen secretly met with industrialists, army leaders, and politicians, and offered Hitler the position of Chancellor.
Question 3: Ernst Röhm was replaced as leader of the SA immediately after the Munich Putsch.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Ernst Röhm remained the leader of the SA after the Munich Putsch. He was purged during the Night of the Long Knives in 1934, not immediately after the 1923 Putsch.
Question 4: Hitler changed the name of the German Workers' Party to Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP), with the word "German" signifying the Aryan race.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: In 1920, Hitler changed the name of the German Workers' Party to Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP), and the 'German' component was meant to represent the Aryan race.
Question 5: The Reichstag Fire directly led to Hitler initiating new elections for March 1933.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials indicate that Hitler had already called new elections for March 1933 because he wanted an overall majority in the Reichstag. The Reichstag Fire occurred on 27 February 1933, which was after the elections had been called, and Hitler then used the fire for propaganda purposes before those pre-existing elections.