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“The National Socialist Party in Austria never tried to hide its inclination for a greater Germany. That Austria would one day return to the Reich was a matter of course for all National Socialists and for true Germans in Austria.” quote by Arthur Seyss-Inquart
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“The National Socialist Party in Austria never tried to hide its inclination for a greater Germany. That Austria would one day return to the Reich was a matter of course for all National Socialists and for true Germans in Austria.”

Arthur Seyss-Inquart

About This Quote

The Austrian National Socialists openly desired annexation to Germany, seeing it as inevitable.

In simple terms: Austrian Nazis wanted to join Germany, believing it inevitable.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the dangers of extremist ideologies.

Themes

politics extremism nationalism history

Mood

cautionary serious

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • historical analysis
  • political education
  • policy making
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

propaganda collective identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do such beliefs spread?
  • What safeguards prevent similar movements?
A Different Perspective

Historical context may be oversimplified.

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