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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. Why did Shirer think his usefulness as a journalist in Berlin was over?

2. Where was Shirer on September 16, 1940?

3. What country does Italy march into on October 23, 1940?

4. What was the name of the American representative that arrived in Germany in early 1940?

5. Where was General von Reichenau's command headquarters on May 20, 1940?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Shirer believe about Nazi propaganda according to Part II, pgs. 492-552?

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

3. What did Shirer feel about the British?

4. What did a speech given by Roosevelt on June 11 promise?

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

6. Why was Shirer in Lausanne on April 23 and when did he return to Berlin?

7. Which of Hitler's plans were revealed on July 25?

8. What did the Germans begin in mid-August?

9. What did Shirer conclude about the French and what did many feel?

10. How much of the Parisian population had fled in Part II, pgs. 409-450 when Shirer arrived in Paris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The  Hindenburg disaster occurred in May 1937. Students should discuss Shirer's coverage of the Hindenburg disaster, the impact of censorship on his report, and what theories developed after the destruction of the passenger airship. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Several pacts were made between Germany and other countries. Students should analyze why Germany used pacts to secure new territories and why countries believed they would be safe if they claimed their support of Germany. 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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