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9. Assertion (A): Many saw the World through Nazi eyes, and spoke their mind in Nazi
language.
Reason (R): But not every German was a Nazi.
Ans. (b)
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10. Assertion (A): Nazism became a mass movement only after the Great Depression.
Reason (R): The Great Depression created heavy discontent among the people.
Ans. (b)

11. Assertion (A): Weimer Republic was not received well by its own people.
Reason (R) : It was not democratically elected.
Ans. (c)

12. Assertion (A): The First World War had a devastating impact on Germany.
Reason (R): It was forced to sign harsh and humiliating Versailles Treaty.
Ans. (a)

III. Case Study Based Questions
l All boys between the ages of six and ten went through a preliminary training in Nazi ideology.
At the end of the training they had to take the following oath of loyalty to Hitler:
‘In the presence of this blood banner which represents our Fuhrer I swear to devote all my
energies and my strength to the saviour of our country, Adolf Hitler. I am willing and ready
to give up my life for him, so help me God.’
1. Who were supposed to get a preliminary training in Nazi ideology?
Ans. All boys between the ages of six and ten went through a preliminary training in Nazi
ideology.
2. What did they do at the end of the training?
Ans. At the end of the training they had to take the following oath of loyalty to Hitler.

3. What oath did they take?
Ans. ‘In the presence of this blood banner which represents our Fuhrer I swear to devote all my
energies and my strength to the saviour of our country, Adolf Hitler. I am willing and ready
to give up my life for him, so help me God.’

l The war had a devastating impact on the entire continent both psychologically and financially.
From a continent of creditors, Europe turned into one of debtors. Unfortunately, the infant
Weimar Republic was being made to pay for the sins of the old empire. The republic carried
the burden of war guilt and national humiliation and was financially crippled by being forced
to pay compensation. Those who supported the Weimar Republic, mainly Socialists, Catholics
and Democrats, became easy targets of attack in the conservative nationalist circles. They were
mockingly called the ‘November criminals’.
1. What were the effects of First World War on Europe?
Ans. The war had a devastating effect on the entire continent. From a continent of creditors,
Europe turned into one of debtors.
2. Name the Treaty signed after the First World War.
Ans. ‘Treaty of Versailles’ was signed after the World War I.
3. Who were called the ‘November Criminals’?
Ans. The supporters of Weimar Republic, mainly Socialist, Catholics and Democrats were
mockingly called the’ November Criminals’.

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