War Crimes and the Holocaust

Question 4 • AVAHS 26-27 CCPS SS US History Gr 11 (45.0810000) YL IC (Fall)

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

Answer

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

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

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

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

Explanation

Hitler gained support by exploiting hardship and resentment after World War I. He falsely blamed Jewish people for Germany’s defeat and economic problems, using them as scapegoats. The other choices do not describe his actions or the political conditions that helped him rise to power.

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