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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 did Shirer first see Hitler?

2. Who offered to mediate peace talks between Germany, France and England?

3. When was Shirer offered a position in Berlin?

4. When did the Russian Army invade Poland?

5. Who died on February 12, 1939 according to Shirer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened on September 1, 1939?

2. What happened on December 10 and why was this significant?

3. What happened to the Shirers at the beginning of Part I, pgs. 83-124?

4. What pact was announced in November and what did it call for?

5. What did Shirer say about going to Berlin?

6. What did Hitler say in his speech on September 17 according to Part II, pgs. 207-248?

7. What did Shirer do on January 8, 1940?

8. What did the Czechoslovakian government claim in Part I, pgs. 125-165 and what did Shirer do?

9. What did Roosevelt ask Congress?

10. What happened to a large portion of the Polish population by the end of January?

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 Third Reich used propaganda to influence Germans and persuade them to support the reunification of Germany. Students should examine the use of propaganda and discuss how it was used to sway the populace in Nazi Germany. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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