Question 164
What happened in Germany on November 9, 1938?
Deutsch: Was passierte am 9. November 1938 in Deutschland?
Answer options
- The National Socialists lose an election and dissolve the Reichstag
- Jewish shops and synagogues are destroyed by the National Socialists and their supporters✓ Correct answer
- The attack on Poland marks the beginning of the Second World War
- Hitler becomes Reich President and has all parties banned
Explanation
The question refers to an important historical event in the time of National Socialism in Germany. On November 9, 1938, state-organized acts of violence against Jewish people, their businesses and religious institutions took place. This event is a central part of German history and is related to the persecution of the Jewish population. The answer options mention various historical events, only one of which applies to this date.
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