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

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

3. Until when did Shirer say Hitler would continue the war?

4. How long ago did Shirer say the last military action took place in Part II, pgs. 248-289?

5. Where did Shirer return on December 1, 1939?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened on November 7 and 8?

3. Why did Shirer have to hire other reporters?

4. What broadcast did Shirer do in May 1937?

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

6. What made the German people realize how close the war was?

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

8. What were Americans in Berlin advised of at the end of August?

9. What did Shirer inform the Germans of?

10. What was announced at a press conference on March 16 and what did people wonder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Students should examine the use of transmitters by Shirer and compare the use of the transmitters prior to 1949 with the time he was given a transmitter by the Germans during the invasion of France. Students should discuss the reasoning behind the decision of the Germans and discuss the benefits and drawbacks to Shirer using the transmitter. Use the text to support your 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

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.

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