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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Shirer think Hitler's reason was for signing that military pact?
2. Where did the signing of the armistice between France and Germany take place?
3. When were Hitler's plans for the new order revealed?
4. What responsibility did Germany refuse after the conquest of the territories made in 1939-1940?
5. Why didn't Shirer want Tess to leave through Paris?
Short Essay Questions
1. What countries did Germany invade on May 10 and how did Germans justify the invasion?
2. Who signed the military pact on September 27 according to Part II, pgs. 532-575 and what did Shirer feel about Hitler's ability?
3. Why was Shirer in Lausanne on April 23 and when did he return to Berlin?
4. How much of the Parisian population had fled in Part II, pgs. 409-450 when Shirer arrived in Paris?
5. What did the German troops do on May 1?
6. Why did Hitler refuse to allow the publication of casualty lists according to Shirer?
7. Who did Shirer interview in Part II, pgs. 369-409 and what did Shirer notice?
8. What happened to all of Shirer's broadcasts?
9. What did the German press report on July 15 according to Part II, pgs. 451-492?
10. Which of Hitler's plans were revealed on July 25?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the Versailles Treaty and discuss the ramifications of the treaty, such as limitations on the size of the Germany Army, changes in the economy, limitations on industrial work, and other effects. Students should also discuss how Hitler violated the Versailles Treaty by forming an army. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
Shirer did not cover concentration camps in the Berlin Diary. Students should examine why he did not cover concentration camps and why other journalists did not reveal what was happening in the camps. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
Several pacts were made between Germany and other countries. Students should analyze why Germany used pacts to secure new territories and why countries believed they would be safe if they claimed their support of Germany. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.
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