1936-1941 Over the Edge

“1936-1941 Over the Edge” Answer the following questions as you view the video! 1. How did the Nazis use the Olympics of 1936?

2. Who was the American hero of the ’36 Games? Why was he such a problem for Hitler?

3. What role did photography play in the Great Depression?

4. Compare the use of Radio by: FDR Hitler

5. Why were books being burned in Germany?

6. What happened to those who opposed the Nazis in Germany?

7. In what ways did the Did America have any such Nuremberg Laws limit the rights laws? of the Jews in Germany?

8. How did Hitler “conquer” Austria? 9. Describe the significance of the Schmeling – Lewis fight:

10. What did Hitler threaten to How was this problem resolved? do in September of 1938?

11. What was Kristallnacht? Did America know about it?

12. How did Marion Anderson’s concert at the Lincoln Memorial signify a struggle in America?

13. Why didn’t America accept How did the story of the St. Louis Jewish immigrants from Europe? exemplify America’s stand on Jewish immigrants?

14. What great event was going on in America in August of Why was it stopped? 1939?

15. Who did Hitler turn on in the spring of 1940?

16. How did FDR help Britain’s war efforts?