Anschluss justification
When one day we shall be no more, then the coming generations shall be able to look back with pride upon this day, the day on which a great Volk affirmed the German community. In the past, millions of German men shed their blood for this Reich. How merciful a fate to be allowed to create this Reich today without a suffering. Now, rise, German Volk, subscribe to it, hold it tightly in your hands! I wish to thank Him who allowed me to return to my homeland so that I could return it to my German Reich! May every German realize the importance of the hour tomorrow, assess it and then bow his head in reverence before the will of the Almighty who has wrought this miracle in all of us within these past few weeks.
Adolf Hitler speech. 1938
After reading the text answer the questions:
When was this speech delivered? What is the purpose of this speech?
What did Hitler mean when he said, “I wish to thank Him who allowed me to return to my homeland so that I could return it to my German Reich!”?
What specific phrases are designed to convince a potential voter to vote yes on April 10, 1938?