I. Choosethe correct answer:
1. A democratic constitution with thefederal structure was established by a National Assembly met at Weimer
2. The Allied armies occupied theresources in Rhineland
3. Hitler’s anti-Semitism grew to theextent of killing the Jews
4. For some time Hitler was a Painter
5. In 1941, Hitler invaded Russia
6. The Allies were strengthened by theentry of America
II. Matchthe following
| 1. Brown shirts 1925 | Followers of Hitler |
| 2. Fuhrer | Leader |
| 3. Swastika | Nazi Emblem |
| 4. Gestapo | Hitler’s Secret Police |
| 5. Mein Kampf | My struggle |
III.Answer the following in brief
1. What did Hitler declare?
Hitlerdeclared,
“One People”
“One State”
“One Leader”
2. What did he do in 1923? What wasthe result?
- Hitlermade an attempt to capture power in 1923.
- It wasknown as “Beer Hall Revolution”.
- He failedwas arrested put in jail for 5 years.
- When hewas in prison he wrote a book called “Mein Kampf” (My Struggle).
3. How did Hitler become a chancellorof Germany?
Hitlerbecome a chancellor of Germany
- In theelection of 1932, the Nazi party became the 2nd largest group in the German Parliament.
- Hitlerbecame the Chancellor and Hindenburg as President.
- On thedeath of President Hindenburg in August 1934, Hitler made himself President andChancellor.
4. Write a brief note on MunichAgreement.
MunichAgreement
- Hitlerwent on seeking Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia.
- Anagreement was signed between Germany and Neville Chamberlain, at Munich in1938.
- By theMunich pact Germany was allowed to annex the Sudetenland but not to conquer anymore territories.
- In 1939,Hitler violated the Munich agreement annexed whole Czechoslovakia.
5. How did Hitler maintain the policyof the Nordic race?
Hitlermaintain the policy of the Nordic race
Hitler boasted about the superiorityof the Nordic race and stood for the rise of all the great culture.
He wanted to maintain a German racewith Nordic elements.
IV. Answerall the questions given under each caption.
1. ADOLFHITLER
[a] Where was Adolf Hitler born?
Austria in 1839
[b] What was his father?
Custom officer
[c] What did he organize?
He organized the group of men calledthe national socialist in 1999, he gave his group a program a symbol
[d] Name the book written by Hitler.
Mein Kampf (My struggle)
2.HITLER’s AGGRESSIVE POLICY
[a] Why did Hitler conquerterritories?
To accommodate the growing populationand to accumulate resources.
[b] How did he violate the LocarnoTreaty of 1925?
He reoccupied Rhine land and violatedthe Locarno Treaty of 1925.
[c] What did he demand from Poland?
To construct a military road and alsothe surrender of Danzig.
[d] When did he declare war on Poland?
1st September 1939.
V. Answerthe following in a paragraph:
1. How did Hitler establish Nazi rulein Germany?
Hitlerestablish Nazi rule in Germany
- Hitlermade an attempt to capture power in 1923,
- It wasknown as “Beer Hall Revolution”.
- He failedand was arrested put in jail for 5 years.
- When hewas in prison he wrote a book called “Mein Kampf” (My Struggle).
- In theelection of 1932, the Nazi party became the 2nd largest group in the GermanParliament.
- Hitlerbecame the Chancellor and Hindenburg as President.
- On thedeath of President Hindenburg in August 1934, Hitler made himself President andChancellor.
2. Explain Hitler’s aggressive policy.
Hitler’sAggressive policy:-
- He pulledGermany out of the League of Nations in 1933.
- In 1936,he reoccupied Rhine land, and violated the Locarno Treaty of 1925.
- InNovember 1937 Hitler formed Rome-Berlin-Tokyo axis.
- In 1939,Hitler violated the Munich Agreement by annexing the whole of Czechoslovakia.
- Hitlerdemanded Poland right to construct a military road and also the surrender ofDanzig.
- In 1941,Hitler invaded Russia, breaking the Non-aggression pact with Stalin.
- Hitlercommitted suicide in his Bunker.