Class 9 History

Here are the e-notes of History (Class9):

Chapter 1 - The French Revolution (Click Here to Download)

Chapter 2 - Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution (Click Here to Download)

Chapter 3 - Nazism and the Rise of Hitler (Click Here to Download)

Chapter 4 - Forest Society and Colonialism (Click Here to Download)

Chapter 5 - Pastoralists in the Modern World (Click Here to Download)

Q&A of Nazism and the rise of Hitler

1. Describe the problems faced by the Weimar Republic.

Ans: i. Treaty of Versailles in WW1 -> Germany had to pay -> Gold depleted

        ii. Economic Crisis -> Opportunity -> Rise of dictatorship in Germany (Rule by Decree)

        iii. Hate of people to Weimar Republic.

        iv. In 1923 -> refuse to pay reparation payment -> France occupied Ruhr (Industrial area)

        v. Weimar Republic had to face another economic crisis -> USA Withdrew support when Wall Street Exchange crashed in 1929.

2. Discuss why Nazism became popular in Germany by 1930.

Ans: Democratic Govt -> Failed to solve economic crisis

        Leads to Hitler's hope (promise) to people -> Get popularity

3. What are the peculiar features of Nazi thinking?

Ans: 1. Ideology of Racial Hierarchy (Limitation) by Hitler

        2. Aryans (desirable) -> At top and Jews (Undesirable) -> At bottom of racial status

        3. Strong should rule over poor

        4. Territorial expansion -> Enhanced power

4. Explain why Nazi propaganda was effective in creating a hatred for Jews.

Ans: Due to:

        1. Media and Newspapers -> Regulated by Nazi -> Showing Jews at bottom

        2. Nazis revived -> traditional hearted of Christians against Jews.

        3. School curriculum hostile for Jews. -> Impact on Students and Teachers.

5. Explain what role women had in Nazi society. Return to Chapter 1 on the French Revolution. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the role of women in the two periods.

Ans: In Nazi society -> Women -> only way of giving birth to the Aryans

                                                     -> Work after household chores

                                                     -> Not allowed to join military

        In France society -> Women -> Protest and fought for their rights

                                                       -> Granted equality at work and in rights.

6. In what ways did the Nazi state seek to establish total control over its people?

Ans: By following means

1. Media -> helps to hide negativities of Nazi

2. Psychological effort to the people -> By positive words to the people

3. Every citizen were monitored.

4. Special force was created to control society.

5. People were arrested without any legal procedures.