AustriaGeschichte 42 · History of Austria
Which statements about the years 1934 to 1938 in Austria are correct?
In the exam (German)
Welche Aussagen über die Jahre 1934 bis 1938 in Österreich sind richtig?
- aIn February 1934 there was armed fighting between supporters of Social Democracy and the government (civil war).Im Februar 1934 kam es zu bewaffneten Kämpfen zwischen Anhängern der Sozialdemokratie und der Regierung (Bürgerkrieg).Correct answer
- bThe “corporative state” was a dictatorship without free elections; after Dollfuß was murdered in 1934, Kurt Schuschnigg continued it.Der „Ständestaat“ war eine Diktatur ohne freie Wahlen; nach der Ermordung von Dollfuß 1934 führte Kurt Schuschnigg ihn weiter.Correct answer
- cEngelbert Dollfuß and Kurt Schuschnigg were leading Social Democrats.Engelbert Dollfuß und Kurt Schuschnigg waren führende Sozialdemokraten.
- dIn the course of this fighting, the Social Democratic Party was banned.Im Zuge dieser Kämpfe wurde die Sozialdemokratische Partei verboten.Correct answer
Why?
In February 1934 the government put down the uprising of the Social Democratic Protection League (Schutzbund) and banned the party while the fighting was still going on. Dollfuß set up the authoritarian corporative state (Ständestaat); after he was murdered by National Socialists in July 1934, Schuschnigg continued to govern until 1938.
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How did the “Anschluss”, the annexation of Austria by the German Reich, come about in March 1938?Correct answer:Hitler forced Federal Chancellor Schuschnigg to resign, after which German troops marched in.
Wie kam es im März 1938 zum „Anschluss“ Österreichs an das Deutsche Reich? — Hitler erzwang den Rücktritt von Bundeskanzler Schuschnigg, danach marschierten deutsche Truppen ein.
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What did the “Anschluss” of 1938 mean for Austria as a state?Correct answer:Austria lost its independence and became part of the German Reich.
Was bedeutete der „Anschluss“ von 1938 für Österreich als Staat? — Österreich verlor seine Selbständigkeit und wurde ein Teil des Deutschen Reichs.
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On 10 April 1938 there was a referendum (Volksabstimmung) on the “Anschluss”. What is true about this vote?Correct answer:It only took place after German troops had marched in, under heavy propaganda and pressure.
Correct answer:Jews and many political opponents were not allowed to vote.
Am 10. April 1938 gab es eine Volksabstimmung über den „Anschluss“. Was trifft auf diese Abstimmung zu? — Sie fand erst nach dem Einmarsch der deutschen Truppen statt, unter starker Propaganda und Druck. · Jüdinnen und Juden sowie viele politische Gegner durften nicht abstimmen.
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Which groups of people were persecuted by the Nazi regime?Correct answer:Roma and Sinti
Correct answer:People with disabilities
Correct answer:Jews
Welche Gruppen von Menschen wurden vom NS-Regime verfolgt? — Roma und Sinti · Menschen mit Behinderung · Jüdinnen und Juden
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