Solved

How Did Germany's Universities React to the Nazi System

Question 14

Multiple Choice

How did Germany's universities react to the Nazi system?


A) Germany's long and powerful academic tradition created a habit of independent, critical thinking that dominated academia and vigorously opposed the Nazis.
B) For generations, German universities promoted extreme nationalism, opposed liberalism, andsupported "irrational political Romanticism" and hero worship. A majority of professors and student found their hero in Hitler.
C) Germany's universities were focused on the physical sciences and technology (especially since the Second Industrial Revolution) and, thus, were neutral about the highly politicized Nazi system.
D) As part of the policy of coordination, massive purges removed a majority of university professors. Universities, therefore, supported the Nazis.
E) After initial uncertainties, most German universities adopted a policy of passive resistance.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions