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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 say he had to have approved by the German censors before broadcast in May 1937?

2. Who did Germany take off the air on October 19, 1939?

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

4. What did the Russians do on December 1, 1939?

5. Who did Shirer say met in London on July 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Part I, pgs. 44-83, what did Hitler disregard and what argument was made?

3. What broadcast did Shirer do in May 1937?

4. What happened on September 30?

5. What did Shirer note about the party rally on September 14?

6. What did Shirer say about going to Berlin?

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

8. What happened on April 10, 1938?

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

10. Why did Shirer have to hire other reporters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At midnight, Hitler announced the formation of a war cabinet and the war began the next morning with the invasion of Poland. Students should examine the role of the war cabinet formed by Hitler, as well as those in the war cabinet. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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