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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. Where did Hitler and Mussolini meet on October 4, 1940?

2. What city did Shirer say was under siege by Goering Luftwaffe?

3. When did the Germans first bomb Paris?

4. Where did Shirer say he and other journalists were flown to on August 4, 1940?

5. What did Shirer think Hitler's reason was for signing that military pact?

Short Essay Questions

1. What countries did Germany invade on May 10 and how did Germans justify the invasion?

2. What ceremony did Shirer cover on June 21?

3. What did the German troops do on May 1?

4. What did Shirer notice when he traveled to the front on May 19?

5. What happened to all of Shirer's broadcasts?

6. Why was the rest of Hitler's massive air assault never fully implemented?

7. What happened to the public schools in Berlin as of February according to Part II, pgs. 289-330?

8. What happened to the dismay of the Germans on November 6?

9. Why did Hitler refuse to allow the publication of casualty lists according to Shirer?

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

Hitler and the Nazis used the press correspondents to their own advantage. Students should discuss the role of a journalist in war time and examine why their role is significant, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of journalists working with a country, such as Germany. Students should use the text to support their discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The Nazis continued to advance, with many countries putting up a short fight, surrendering or even signing pacts with Germany. Students should examine the advancement of the Nazis, analyzing the strategy of Hitler and comparing conquered territories with his inability to wipe out the Royal Air Force. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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