Question 13 [Arrange in the correct sequence] - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9 - Paper 2 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9

Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the events that led to the rise of dictatorship  in Germany: 

1. Hitler became Chancellor of Germany.

2. The Enabling Act was passed, establishing a dictatorship in Germany

3. The Fire Decree was implemented, suspending civic rights and repressing political opponents, particularly the Communists

4. Germany invaded Poland, starting a war with France and England.

 OPTIONS:

1. IV, II, I, III

2. I, II, IV, III

3. I, III, II, IV

4. IV, II, I, III

Answer:

Answer by Student

The correct answer is (C) I, III, II, IV .

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

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Let’s arrange the statements in chronological order based on the events that led to the destruction of democracy in Germany:

• Statement I: Hitler became Chancellor of Germany - This happened on 30 January 1933 , when President Hindenburg appointed Hitler as the Chancellor of Germany. Hitler was the leader of the Nazi Party, which had become the largest party in the Reichstag (German parliament) in the elections of 1932. This was the first step towards Hitler’s dictatorship.

• Statement III: The Fire Decree was implemented, suspending civic rights and repressing political opponents, particularly the Communists - This happened on 28 February 1933, after a mysterious fire broke out in the Reichstag building. Hitler used this as an excuse to declare a state of emergency and issued the Fire Decree, which suspended civil liberties such as freedom of speech, press and assembly. He also arrested thousands of Communists and other political opponents, accusing them of plotting against the government.

• Statement II: The Enabling Act was passed, establishing dictatorship in Germany - This happened on 3 March 1933 , when the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act, which gave Hitler absolute power to make laws without consulting the parliament or the president for four years. The act effectively ended democracy in Germany and established Hitler’s dictatorship.

• Statement IV: Germany invaded Poland, starting a war with France and England - This happened on 1 September 1939, when Germany attacked Poland without any warning or declaration of war. This triggered a response from France and Britain, who had pledged to support Poland in case of aggression. They declared war on Germany on 3 September 1939, marking the beginning of the Second World War. 

Thus, the correct sequence of statements is (C) I, III, II, IV .

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