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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. When were the Germans entering Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg?
2. Who was Germany's main supplier of iron in 1940?
3. What did Shirer say many of the journalists did in Belgium?
4. What strain did Shirer say began to take a toll on the German people?
5. Against what country did Germany, Japan and Italy sign a military pact against according to Part II, pgs. 532-575?
Short Essay Questions
1. What marked the end of the Reich's second phase?
2. What did the German press report on July 15 according to Part II, pgs. 451-492?
3. Who did Shirer interview in Part II, pgs. 369-409 and what did Shirer notice?
4. What happened between March 13 and March 17?
5. What did the Germans announce that they did not accept responsibility for?
6. How much of the Parisian population had fled in Part II, pgs. 409-450 when Shirer arrived in Paris?
7. What did Shirer believe about Nazi propaganda according to Part II, pgs. 492-552?
8. Why did Hitler refuse to allow the publication of casualty lists according to Shirer?
9. What did Shirer wonder about himself?
10. What was the state of the media by September?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A plebiscite was called by Schuschnigg, the chancellor of Austria, but Germany threatened to invade and it was cancelled. Students should define and discuss plebiscite and examine what role it played in the Austrians voting to join the Third Reich. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
Shirer traveled to Rome to cover the death of Pope Pius XI, as well as the election of the new Pope. Students should examine the role of the Catholic Church in World War II, particularly in regards to Mussolini. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
The book began with Hitler's rise to power as Hitler secured his position. Students should examine Hitler's rise to power, discussing his influences and why people believed in him as a leader. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.
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