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3. A: The War Guilt Clause held Germany responsible for the war as per the Allied countries.

R: Germany was forced to pay a compensation amount of 1 million dollars.
4. A: The economic crisis created deep anxieties and fears in Germans.

R: The middle classes, especially salaried employed and pensioners, saw their saving diminish when
the currency lost its value.

Case Study-based Questions

WARDHA,
December 24, 1940

Herr Hitler
Berlin

Germany.

Dear Friend,

We have found in non-violence a force which, if organised, can without doubt match itself against a
combination of all the most violent forces in the world. In non-violent technique, as I have said, there
is no such thing as defeat. It is all “do or die” without killing or hurting. It can be used practically
without money and obviously without the aid of science of destruction which you have brought to such
perfection. It is a marvel to me that you do not see that it is nobody’s monopoly. If not the British, some
other power will certainly improve upon your method and beat you with your own weapon. You are
leaving no legacy to your people of which they would feel proud. They cannot take pride in a recital of
cruel deed, however skilfully planned. I, therefore, appeal to you in the name of humanity to stop the
war…I am,

Your sincere friend,

M. K. GANDHI

1. Who has written this letter to whom?
2. What has been found out about “non-violence”?

3. What has been appealed in this letter?
4. When was this letter written?

Viva Voce Questions

1. What is the German Parliament known as?
2. Who offered the chancellorship to Hitler on 30th January 1933?

3. When was the Enabling Act passed in Germany?
4. Which country used atomic bombs during World War II?

5. What was the name given to separately marked areas where the Jews lived?
6. When was the Youth League of the Nazis founded?

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