Hitler: The Rise of Evil - Questions
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Hitler: The Rise of Evil film questions
1)Describe briefly Hitler’s early life, including his childhood and his time in Vienna.
2) How did Hitler’s experience in WWI effect him?
3) How does Hitler 1st discover the Nazi party?
4) German journalist Fritz Gerlich represents the voice of reason. Why would someone such as Gerlich take on that level of responsibility during uncertain and dangerous times? What did he stand to lose?
5) To what extent did Hitler fit the definition of an opportunist? Opportunist: an individual who adapts his/her actions to the circumstances of the moment.
6) How does Hitler describe Jewish people? What does he recommend as a solution?
7) Discuss in what ways Hitler represents a charismatic but dangerous leader.
8) Describe Hitler's speeches. What techniques does he use to get the crowd excited?
9) In what ways did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of radical political parties in Germany during the 1920s? How does the video portray these political parties?
10) Discuss the runaway inflation in Germany during the 1920s. Does the film portrayal of this severe economic condition reflect the historical account? Based on information in the film, what historical, social, economic, and political conditions existed in Weimer Germany that opened the door for Hitler and his radical Nazi party?
11) Why was the Beer Hall Putsch a failure?
12) What kinds of relationships did Hitler have with women? How do societies transmit cultural values about the role of women?
13) What role does violence play in the Nazis rise to power?
14) Why do Hitler's supporters blindly follow him?
15) How did Hitler achieve the position of chancellor? When President Hindenburg died, Hitler combined his role as chancellor with that of the former president. Find out how Hitler sought to gain approval for this action, and then discuss whether he acquired power by legal or illegal means.
Essay
Describe Hitler's rise to power. Answer the following questions.
- What is the situation in Germany that allows Hitler to become popular?
- What techniques does Hitler use to gain popularity?
- Why does Hitler become so widely popular and admired? What is it about Hitler that the German people liked???
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