-Why did Adolf Hitler choose to pose in front of the Eiffel Tower in this photograph taken in Paris after the fall of France in 1940?
A) He wanted to highlight France's defeat and his own power.
B) The tower symbolized the same industrial advancements that Germany had accomplished.
C) He was a great admirer of Parisian architecture.
D) He wanted to honor the tower's designer, who had been born in Germany.

Question

-Why did Adolf Hitler choose to pose in front of the Eiffel Tower in this photograph taken in Paris after the fall of France in 1940?
A) He wanted to highlight France's defeat and his own power. 
B) The tower symbolized the same industrial advancements that Germany had accomplished. 
C) He was a great admirer of Parisian architecture. 
D) He wanted to honor the tower's designer, who had been born in Germany.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower, as a symbol of France, provided a powerful backdrop for Hitler to demonstrate the defeat of France and showcase his own triumph and power during World War II.

-Why Did Adolf Hitler Choose to Pose in Front of the Eiffel