AustriaGeschichte 54 · History of Austria
On 5 May, Austria holds its Day of Remembrance against Violence and Racism in memory of the victims of National Socialism. Why was this day chosen?
In the exam (German)
Am 5. Mai gibt es in Österreich den Gedenktag gegen Gewalt und Rassismus im Gedenken an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus. Warum wurde dieser Tag gewählt?
- aBecause on this day in 1918 the First World War ended for Austria-HungaryWeil an diesem Tag 1918 der Erste Weltkrieg für Österreich-Ungarn zu Ende ging
- bBecause on this day in 1955 the Austrian State Treaty was signed in ViennaWeil an diesem Tag 1955 in Wien der Österreichische Staatsvertrag unterschrieben wurde
- cBecause on this day in 1945 American soldiers liberated Mauthausen concentration campWeil an diesem Tag 1945 amerikanische Soldaten das KZ Mauthausen befreitenCorrect answer
- dBecause on this day in 1945 Austria's independence was declared in ViennaWeil an diesem Tag 1945 in Wien die Unabhängigkeit Österreichs erklärt wurde
Why?
The National Council decided on this day of remembrance in 1997 and chose the day Mauthausen concentration camp was liberated. Every year on this day, Parliament remembers the victims with a commemoration event.
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