Question 164 · Federal question
What happened on November 9, 1938, in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was passierte am 9. November 1938 in Deutschland?
- A Mit dem Angriff auf Polen beginnt der Zweite Weltkrieg.
- B Die Nationalsozialisten verlieren eine Wahl und lösen den Reichstag auf.
- C Jüdische Geschäfte und Synagogen werden durch Nationalsozialisten und ihre Anhänger zerstört. ✓ Correct answer
- D Hitler wird Reichspräsident und lässt alle Parteien verbieten.
Translation
What happened on November 9, 1938, in Germany?
- A The Second World War begins with the attack on Poland.
- B The National Socialists lose an election and dissolve the Reichstag.
- C Jewish businesses and synagogues are destroyed by National Socialists and their supporters. ✓ Correct answer
- D Hitler becomes Reich President and bans all parties.
Explanation
On November 9, 1938, the Nazi regime orchestrated violent pogroms against Jewish people across Germany and Austria. Synagogues were burned, Jewish-owned shops were smashed and looted, and many Jews were arrested or killed. This event is known as the November Pogroms or Kristallnacht.
Tips
- Link dates to hallmark events: Nov 9, 1938 = pogroms against Jews; Sept 1, 1939 = invasion of Poland; 1933–34 = Hitler consolidates power.
- Watch for keywords: pogrom, synagogues, Jewish shops, destruction indicate the 1938 event.
- Eliminate options that mix timelines: world war start (1939), dissolution of parliament or party bans (early Nazi takeover), or presidential title changes (1934) do not match 1938.
- For history questions, pair a specific date with signature actions or victims to spot the correct choice.
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