GermanyAufgabe 153 · History and responsibility
What happened on 8 May 1945?
In the exam (German)
Was war am 8. Mai 1945?
- athe death of Adolf HitlerTod Adolf Hitlers
- bthe start of the building of the Berlin WallBeginn des Berliner Mauerbaus
- cthe election of Konrad Adenauer as Federal ChancellorWahl von Konrad Adenauer zum Bundeskanzler
- dthe end of the Second World War in EuropeEnde des Zweiten Weltkriegs in EuropaCorrect answer
Why?
On 8 May 1945 the German armed forces (Wehrmacht) surrendered unconditionally – this ended the Second World War in Europe. Hitler had already died on 30 April 1945, but the war went on for a few more days after that. Today, 8 May is remembered as the day of liberation from National Socialism.
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When were the National Socialists in power in Germany?Correct answer:1933 to 1945
Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten in Deutschland an der Macht? — 1933 bis 1945
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In which year did Hitler become Reich Chancellor (Reichskanzler)?Correct answer:1933
In welchem Jahr wurde Hitler Reichskanzler? — 1933
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In 1933 the National Socialists with Adolf Hitler set up in Germany …Correct answer:a dictatorship.
Die Nationalsozialisten mit Adolf Hitler errichteten 1933 in Deutschland … — eine Diktatur.
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