The Nazi Party

Read the article below, then answer the questions. THE NAZI P ARTYGERMAN WORKERS PARTYMany people in Germany were shocked and disappointed when World War I ended and theircountry was defeated. A small group of Germans who were upset formed a new political partycalled the German Workers Party. This group of strong nationalists believed the most importantgoal was to restore German pride and prosperity. When Adolf Hitler joined the German WorkersParty, there were less than 100 members. He became the main speaker and leader of the group. NATIONAL SOCIALIST GERMAN WORKERS PARTYIn 1920, the group changed their name to the National Socialist German Workers Party, or theNazis. They only wanted people of “German blood” to be a part of their newly restored country. Nazis looked down on Jews and people from other groups. They experienced growth underHitler’s leadership and had rallies where Hitler and others spoke. Young men were attracted toHitler’s style of speaking and were often still angry with Germany’s defeat in World War I.Thousands showed up to rallies by 1923, and Hitler’s power grew. Hitler started his own privatearmy, known as Storm Troopers, within the Nazi party.ATTEMPTED COUPHitler and the Nazis tried to overthrow the German government, but hisattempt failed and he was jailed. As soon as Hitler was released, he beganbuilding up his army again. The economy of Germany had entered a deepdepression, along with most of the world. The unemployment rate inGermany was extremely high. Germans were enticed by Hitler’s promises tomake Germany rich and powerful, and many young men joined the Nazi party.Nazis took patriotism to an extreme, even persecuting minorities to getwhat they desired. Terrorist and military-style force was used to achievetheir goals. Nazis were extremely loyal to Hitler, pledging their fidelity andobedience to him. NAZI POWERPeople are often baffled why anyone would pledge loyalty to a person like Hitler,but this is a recurring trend in history. Often after a country has been defeated in war, aneconomic collapse has occurred, or other disasters, people will look for someone who can maketheir lives better. Leaders make convincing promises and entice people to follow them. More andmore people joined Hitler’s Nazi Party and the group became more powerful. By the 1930s, theNazis were the most powerful party in Germany. NAZI OPPRESSIONThe Nazis became infamous for their violence and lack of accepting opposing views. Anyone whodisagreed with the Nazis knew they should keep their views quiet to protect themselves. Peopleconsidered enemies to Hitler were killed by his Storm Troopers. Jews and others who Hitlerhated were forced into concentration camps. Nazis were responsible for millions of deaths by theend of World War II. Nazi oppression did not end until Germany was defeated in World War II. Which of the following is NOT a reason Hitler was able to gain power in Germany? He promised to restore Germany's power and prosperity. He promised to restore jobs in Germany. People like how he included all Germans in his party. Many Germans were still angry about the loss in World War I. Which of the following statements about the Nazi party is NOT true? They persecuted many other groups, especially Jews. They treated all groups in Germany equally. They had their own army, called Storm Troopers. They took patriotism to an extreme. "The Nazis became infamous for their violence and lack of accepting opposing views."What is the meaning of infamous as used in the sentence above? Famous for positive reasons. Famous for negative reasons Well-known and liked Killed by someone famous What is the author's tone toward the Nazi party throughout the article? Condescending Admiring Informative Melancholy What is the main reason people who had opposing views as Nazis keep quiet? They did not want to be persecuted. They did not think their opinions mattered. They did not want to be recruited. They did not want to leave Germany.