War Crimes and the Holocaust — Quiz

Question 34 • US History

Which contributed to Hitler’s rise to power in Germany?

Answer

Hitler named several prominent German Jewish people to office to demonstrate his willingness to work with the opposition.

Hitler received the votes of all German Jewish people, who welcomed his promise to restore the nation to its former greatness.

Hitler scapegoated German Jewish people by blaming them for Germany’s bad economy and defeat in World War I.

Hitler prevented all Jewish citizens of Germany from relocating to Palestine, keeping his opponents from raising to power elsewhere.

Explanation

Hitler gained support by promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories and blaming Jewish people for Germany’s economic problems and its defeat in World War I. Scapegoating a group gave people someone to blame during a period of hardship. The correct choice is C: Hitler blamed German Jewish people for the nation’s troubles.

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