The Rise Of Hitler - Unit Key Words
Task: colour code or number the following words and images with their definitions
Consolidate
Putsch
The
people
To put in jail
NSDAP
Public
SA
Hitler’s private
army
To blame someone
unfairly
Intimidate
To frighten or
bully
A communist
follower
Scapegoat
Marxist
To make
stronger
The German word
for revolution
Imprison
Manifesto
The Nazi
Party
A list of political aims,
ideas or beliefs
The Rise of Hitler - unit key words
Aim - to match 24 unit key words with the correct definitions.
Sturm
Abteilung
Radical
Words
Definitions
Similar
Manifesto
A list of aims, ideas or beliefs of a political party or group
A
Marxist
A follower of communist ideas
B
Consolidate
To sure up / strengthen a position or power
C
Method
A way of doing something
Modus Operandi
D
Putsch
The German word for revolution / insurrection
Coup
E
Nationalise
To put under government control
F
NSDAP
The Nazi Party
G
Eliminate
Get rid of
Sturm Abteilung
SA - Nazi Storm Troopers
Radical
Very strong ideas, beliefs or actions
Social Democrats
A centre left political party
Dictatorship
A country controlled largely by one person
Autocracy
L
Imprison
To put in jail
Lock Up
M
Intimidate
To frighten or bully
N
Plot
To plan to do something unlawful (bad)
O
Trade Union
An organised group of workers
P
Public
The ‘people’
Middle Class
People who are not rich but not poor
Suffer
To feel hardship, pain or hunger
Depression
When a person’s emotions / wellbeing or the economy fails
T
Scapegoat
A person who is unfairly blamed
U
Stooge
A person who is used by others to do their ‘dirty work’
Appoint
To choose for a job, role or position
W
MP
A member of ( the Reichstag ) Parliament
X
Remove
?
H
I
Extremist
J
K
Civilians
Q
R
Distress
Fool / numpty
S
V
The Rise of Hitler - unit key words
Aim - to match 24 unit key words with the correct definitions.
Sturm
Abteilung
Radical
Words
Definitions
Similar
?
Manifesto
A list of aims, ideas or beliefs of a political party or group
A
A follower of communist ideas
B
To sure up / strengthen a position or power
C
A way of doing something
Modus O _ _ _ _ _ _ _
D
The German word for revolution / insurrection
C___
E
To put under government control
F
The Nazi Party
G
Get rid of
R_____
I
SA - Nazi Storm Troopers
Very strong ideas, beliefs or actions
H
E______
J
K
A centre left political party
A country controlled largely by one person
A_______
L
To put in jail
L_ _ _ U _
M
To frighten or bully
N
To plan to do something unlawful (bad)
O
An organised group of workers
P
The ‘people’
C_________
R
People who are not rich but not poor
To feel hardship, pain or hunger
Q
D_______
S
When a person’s emotions / wellbeing or the economy fails
T
A person who is unfairly blamed
U
A person who is used by others to do their ‘dirty work’
F___
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To choose for a job, role or position
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A member of ( the Reichstag ) Parliament
X
The Rise of Hitler - let’s get started
4 mins
Mission: to understand the ‘big picture’ as to how Hitler rose to power in Germany
Communist
Forks
Kampf
Birthday
Weimar
Press
Reichstag
Enabling
Coup
SA
Forged
World
Reparations
Knives
Kerfuffle
Public
Fire
Putsch
Eliminated
Nazi
Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany in 1933 following a series of Nazi Party electoral victories. Hitler rose to
power through the Nazi Party, an organization he forged after returning as a wounded veteran of World War I. He was
outraged by the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Paying the crushing reparations destabilized the economy creating
runaway inflation. Hitler, a mesmerizing public speaker, called for a new German order to replace what he saw as the
Incompetent Weimar government. The aim of the Nazi Party was to seize power through Germany’s parliamentary system,
install Hitler as dictator, and create a country of racially pure Germans loyal to their führer. By 1921, the party had a newspaper, flag, and a private army, the SA. By 1923, the SA had grown to 15,000 men and had access to hidden stores of weapons.
That year, Hitler and war hero General Ludendorff attempted to overthrow the elected regional government of Bavaria in a
coup known as the Beer Hall Putsch. The real German army crushed the rebellion and Hitler spent a year in prison. In
Landsberg Prison, Hitler dictated his autobiography, Mein Kampf, a book that brought together the racialist and expansionist
ideas. By 1932, the Nazis were the largest political party in the Reichstag. In January of the following year, with no other
leader able to command sufficient support to govern, President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler chancellor of Germany.
Shortly thereafter, a fire broke out in the Reichstag building in Berlin, and authorities arrested a young impressionable Dutch
communist who confessed to starting it. Hitler used the fire as an excuse to convince President Hindenburg to declare an
emergency decree suspending many civil liberties, including freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and the right to
hold public assemblies. Almost immediately, Hitler began dismantling Germany’s democratic institutions - pressured the
parlialment to grant him more power as a result of the Enabling Act, and imprisoning or murdering his opponents. When
Hindenburg died the following year, Hitler took the titles of führer, chancellor, and commander in chief of the army. Hitler’s
military spending and ambitious public works programs, including building a German autobahn, helped restore prosperity and
were largely popular with the public. His regime also suppressed the Communist Party and purged his own SA - during an
event known as Night of the Long Knives. Having outlived its original use and purpose Hitler destroyed the and position the
real German army behind him. By 1934 all opposition to his power had been eliminated - Hitler had taken over.
Hyperinflation
SA
Article ( edited ) from - National World War 2 Museum
1: What ‘outraged’ Hitler?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2: What event did Hitler use as an excuse to gain emergency powers?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3: Why did Hitler attack / eliminate the SA - the Nazi police force that had supported him for 13 years?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Fuhrer
The Rise of Hitler - let’s get started
4 mins
Mission: to understand the ‘big picture’ as to how Hitler rose to power in Germany
Communist
Forks
Kampf
Birthday
Weimar
Press
Reichstag
Enabling
Coup
SA
Forged
World
Reparations
Knives
Kerfuffle
Public
Fire
Putsch
Eliminated
Nazi
Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany in 1933 following a series of _______ (1) Party electoral victories. Hitler rose
to power through the Nazi Party, an organization he _________ (2) after returning as a wounded veteran of World War I. He
was outraged by the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Paying the crushing _________ (3) destabilized the economy creating runaway inflation. Hitler, a mesmerizing ______(4) speaker, called for a new order to replace what he saw as the
Incompetent _______(5) government. The aim of the Nazi Party was to seize power through Germany’s parliamentary system,
install Hitler as dictator, and create a country of racially pure Germans loyal to their führer. By 1921, the party had a newspaper, flag, and a private army, the SA. By 1923, the SA had grown to 15,000 men and had access to hidden stores of weapons.
That year, Hitler and war hero General Ludendorff attempted to overthrow the elected regional government of Bavaria in a
_______(6) known as the Beer Hall _______(7). The real German army crushed the rebellion + Hitler spent a year in prison. In
Landsberg Prison, Hitler dictated his autobiography, Mein______(8), a book that brought together the racialist and expansionist ideas. By 1932, the Nazis were the largest political party in the ________(9). In January of the following year, with no other
leader able to command sufficient support to govern, President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler chancellor of Germany.
Shortly thereafter, a ______ (10) broke out in the Reichstag building in Berlin, and authorities arrested a young impressionable
Dutch ________(11) who confessed to starting it. Hitler this as an excuse to convince President Hindenburg to declare an
emergency decree suspending many civil liberties, including freedom of the _______(12), freedom of expression, and the right
to hold public assemblies. Almost immediately, Hitler began dismantling Germany’s democratic institutions - pressured the
parliament to grant him more power as a result of the ________(13) Act, and imprisoning or murdering his opponents. When
Hindenburg died the following year, Hitler took the titles of führer, chancellor, and commander in chief of the army. Hitler’s
military spending and ambitious public works programs, including building a German autobahn, helped restore prosperity and
were largely popular with the public. His regime also suppressed the Communist Party and purged his own ______(14) - during
an event known as Night of the Long ______ (15) . Having outlived its original use and purpose Hitler destroyed the and position the real German army behind him. By 1934 all opposition to his power had been _________ (16) - Hitler had taken over.
Hyperinflation
SA
Article ( edited ) from - National World War 2 Museum
1: What ‘outraged’ Hitler / why?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2:What event did Hitler use as an excuse to gain emergency powers?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3:Why did Hitler attack / eliminate the SA - the Nazi police force that had supported him for 13 years?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Fuhrer
Rise of Hitler Intro Recap
T__N___P____
Activity: be like Sherlock, crack the code + solve the puzzle!
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The Rise of Hitler C o d e b r e a k e r
1920
- forged by Hitler
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The _ _
1920
- grows to 15000 members in 2 years
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- The _ _ _ _ swears an oath of loyalty
- D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ established
Rise of Hitler Intro Recap
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Activity: completed puzzle
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The Rise of Hitler C o d e b r e a k e r
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The Nazi Party
- forged by Hitler
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The SA
1920
- grows to 15000 members in 2 years
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The Beer Hall Putsch
- Hitler’s failed coup in Munich
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The Reichstag Fire
Feb 1933
- German parliament destroyed
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The Enabling Act
March 1933
- Hand over more power to Hitler
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The Night of the Long Knives
1934
- Hitler purges opponents including the SA
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AS
TEA
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R E R F üH
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Hitler becomes Fuhrer
- Army swears an oath of loyalty
- Dictatorship established
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1923
1934
The Making Of A Monster.
icHistory.com
Discover : facts and events of Hitler’s early life. Explore : how his experiences shaped his character. Skill : empathy + evaluation.
The Young
Adolph.
Experiences
in WW1
Life In Post War
Germany.
Emerging
Political Views.
You
Decide.
He saw Jews
doing well when
he was homeless
His abusive
father died
when he was
12
FEAR
Believed a strong
Right Wing
government could
save Germany
Survived an
explosion that
killed many
around him
His most significant
experience?
Saw
Communist
revolutions in
Germany
Jews and
Communists were
a threat to
Germany.
Nationalism
Do you feel ANY
sympathy for Hitler?
None
Some
A lot
c1899
1914
Hitler was NOT actually German
but was born in Austria. He had a
difficult childhood with an abusive
father who died when he was a
boy.
Hitler enjoyed the structure of army life. It was better
than living alone on the streets of Austria.
When the war began Hitler enthusiastically
volunteered to join the German army.
1915
1916
Hitler was awarded the Iron
Cross. Was this because he was
brave, risked his life to deliver
messages, and saved a wounded officer. Or was he actually
the ‘rear end pig’, a messenger
who was safe, away from the
fighting , promoted to lance
orporal because he ‘cosied up’
to the officers?
Hitler with his ’friends’. He was made fun of by other soldiers and seen
as a loner. They joked that he would starve in a food can factory!
1918
Blinded by mustard gas when he heard that Germany had lost the war.
He blamed this on communists, Jews and backstabbing, cowardly politicians .
1919
The Treaty of Versailles: Clemenceau of France, wanted to crush Germany. American president Wilson did not. Clemenceau got what he wanted.
1920s
Hitler promised revenge…..to be continued!
Why Was Hitler So Important To The NSDAP?
4 minute starter
Task - colour code each of the statements to match one of the image headings. Use these to complete the answer frame below.
Hitler provided decisive leadership to the party that
before was divided and lacked direction.
‘He reached the deepest depths of the souls of his people. His
word focus on one people, nation and race’ J Goebbels.
His strongest quantity was his oratory (speaking) skills.
Passionate and filled people with pride and hope.
The SA (also know as Brown shirts) were given
uniforms and organised similar to an army.
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What was the most important factor?
Why Was Hitler So Important To The NSDAP?
4 minute starter
Task - colour code each of the statements to match one of the image headings. Use these to complete the answer frame below.
Hitler provided decisive leadership to the party that
before was divided and lacked direction.
‘He reached the deepest depths of the souls of his people. His
word focus on one people, nation and race’ J Goebbels.
His strongest quantity was his oratory (speaking) skills.
Passionate and filled people with pride and hope.
The SA (also know as Brown shirts) were given
uniforms and organised similar to an army.
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What was the most important factor?
Hitler - The Rise of Evil
Recommended Movie
Hitler’s Private Army - Sturm Abteilung
10 minutes
Understand - what the SA was and the roles the SA performed
The SA Profile
Known as ...
1:
2:
3:
Created by ...
Date Created ...
Leader ...
Consisted of ...
1:
2:
Numbers of SA by 1932 ...
Roles
The Nazi Manifesto
The 25 points of the German Worker’s Party ( NSDAP ) Program were created by Adolf Hitler and Anton Drexler.
Hitler was intent on having a community of mutual interest that desired mutual success.
‘THE COMMON INTEREST BEFORE SELF-INTEREST’ ... that is basis for National Socialism, Adolf Hitler.
Meaning : _______________________________________________________________________________________
‘The Programme of the German Workers' Party is designed to be of limited duration. The leaders have no intention, once the
aims announced in it have been achieved, of establishing fresh ones, merely in order to increase, the discontent of the
masses and so ensure the continued existence of the Party.’ (Source www.hitler.org)
Meaning : ________________________________________________________________________________________
The 25 Point Programme of the NSDAP - 1920
1. We demand the union of a Greater Germany on the basis of the right of national self-determination.
2. The revocation (reversal) of the peace treaties of Versailles and Saint-Germain.
3. Return of lands and colonies to feed our people and to settle our surplus population.
4. Only members of the nation may be citizens of the State. No Jew may be a member of the nation.
5. Non-citizens may live in Germany only as guests and must be subject to laws for aliens.
6. The right to vote and hold position in the State's government shall be enjoyed by the citizens of the State only.
7. The State shall make it its primary duty to provide a jobs for its citizens. If it should prove impossible to feed the
entire population, foreign nationals must be deported from the Reich (Empire).
8. All non-German immigration must be prevented. We demand that all non-Germans who entered Germany after
1914 shall be required to leave the Reich forthwith (immediately).
9. All citizens shall have equal rights and duties.
10. It must be the first duty of every citizen to perform physical or mental work. The activities of the individual
must not clash with the general interest and be for the general good.
11. The abolition (ending) of incomes (welfare) not gained by work.
12. Personal enrichment from war must be regarded as a crime against the nation. We demand therefore the
ruthless confiscation of all war profits.
13. We demand the nationalization of all businesses which have been formed into corporations (trusts).
14. We demand profit-sharing in large industrial enterprises.
15.We demand the extensive development of insurance for old age.
16. We demand the creation and maintenance of a healthy middle class, the immediate communalizing of big department stores, and their lease at a cheap rate to small traders, and that the utmost consideration shall be
shown to all small traders in the placing of State and municipal orders.
17. Land reform, the abolition of ground rent, and the prohibition of all speculation in land.
18. We demand the ruthless prosecution of those whose activities are injurious to the common interest. Common
criminals, profiteers, must be punished with death, whatever their creed or race.
19. That Roman Law, which serves a materialistic world order, be replaced by a German common law.
20. We demand every able and hard-working German the possibility of higher education. The curricula of all educational establishments must be brought into line with the requirements of practical life. The education of gifted
children of poor , whatever their class or occupation to be paid for by the State.
21. The nation's health standards are raised by stopping child labour, promoting physical strength, providing for
compulsory gymnastics and sports, by the support of clubs engaged in the physical training of youth.
22. We demand the abolition of the mercenary army and the foundation of a people's army.
23. We demand legal dissemination (breaking up) in the press and the creation of a German national press:
all editors of, and contributors to newspapers appearing in the German language must be members
of the nation and that non-Germans shall be prohibited by law from influencing German newspapers. Papers which are not supportive of the national welfare must be forbidden. We demand the
legal prosecution of all those tendencies in art and literature which corrupt our national life.
24. Freedom for all religions in the State, provided they do not offend the moral feelings of the German race.
The Party, as such, stands for positive Christianity, The common interest before self-interest, but does not commit
itself to any particular denomination. It combats the Jewish-materialistic spirit within and without us,
25. To put this programme into effect, we demand the creation of a strong central state power for the Reich
handing over the power of Parliament to the Reich government and its organizations.
Highlight each manifesto item - Domestic Policy
Foreign Policy.
Note 3 manifesto points you would not
Note 3 manifesto points you would support
Insert 3 manifesto points into the different areas of the political spectrum
LW - Power To The People
Liberal - Centre - Democratic.
Strong Government - RW
Can you place ( shade circle ) the NSDAP manifesto into the political spectrum?
LW - Power To The People
Liberal - Centre - Democratic
Strong Government - RW
Sum up key elements of the NSDAP 25 point programme below.
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The Munich Putsch - November, 1923
BBC History
Understand - the why, what and impact of the Munch ( Beer Hall ) Putsch
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Why Did The Nazi Party Achieve
Little Success Before 1929?
Skills - understanding and identifying the PEEL principle
Point
Example
Explain
Link
There were a number of reasons why the Nazis achieved little success before
1929. They failed in both illegal and l _ _ _ _ methods to get power.
Firstly, the Nazi’s achieved little success because their illegal method, the
M_ _ _ _ _ P _ _ _ _ _ , failed. In 1923, Hitler and members of the Nazi party
attempted a revolution that aimed topple the Weimar Government. Hitler had
expected the German people to r _ _ _ in support of the putsch but they did
not. As a result, the revolution failed. After the failure, the Nazi party was
b _ _ _ _ _ in the state of Bavaria. This prevented the growth of the NSDAP party
and was a setback to its potential success.
Moreover, the Nazi party was seen as too extreme. Their manifesto contained
too many items that the average G _ _ _ _ _ was not ready to support before
1929. Radical ideas such as excluding the J _ _ _ from important positions and
the violent methods used by the _ _ damaged the popularity of the Nazi Party.
This was shown by falling electoral support in the Reichstag elections. By 1928,
the Nazis enjoyed less than 3% of the German vote, three times less than the
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Party.
Finally, the principle reason the German people were not ready to vote for an
extremist like Hitler prior to 1929, was that the situation in Germany was
getting b _ _ _ _ . After the hardships caused by hyper _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _the
economy began to recover under the leadership of G _ _ _ _ _ Stresemann. He
invested money from the American D _ _ _ _ Plan loan into German industry.
With an improving economy and more stable government Germans felt more
hopeful than they had for many years. Supporting the Weimar government was
safer than gambling on a r _ _ _ _ _ _ like Hitler and this limited his political
popularity and success.
In sum, the Munich Putsch only helped to show Hitler as an extremist and was
badly timed. Following the Putsch Germany's economic recovery under
Stresemann began. With growing t _ _ _ _ in the Weimar Government there
was no need for Germans to put their f _ _ _ _ in Hitler and the Nazis.
Why Did The Nazi Party Achieve
Little Success Before 1929?
Skills - understanding and identifying the PEEL principle
Point
Example
Explain
Link
There were a number of reasons why the Nazis achieved little success before
1929. They failed in both illegal and legal methods to get power.
Firstly, the Nazi’s achieved little success because their illegal method, the
Munich Putsch, failed. In 1923, Hitler and members of the Nazi party attempted
a revolution that aimed topple the Weimar Government. Hitler had expected
the German people to rise and support the putsch but they did not. As a result,
the revolution failed. After the failure, the Nazi party was banned in Bavaria.
This prevented the growth of the NSDAP party and was a setback to its
potential success.
Moreover, the Nazi party was seen as too extreme. Their manifesto contained
too many items that the average German was not ready to support before 1929.
Radical ideas such as excluding the Jews from important positions and the
violent methods used by the SA damaged the parties popularity. This was
shown by falling electoral support in the Reichstag elections. By 1928, the Nazis
enjoyed less than 3% of the German vote, three times less than the
Communist Party.
Finally, he principle reason the German people were not ready to vote for an extremist like Hitler prior to 1929, was that the situation in Germany was getting
better. After the hardships caused by hyper-inflation the economy began to
recover under the leadership of Gustav Stresemann. He invested money from
the US Dawes Plan loan into German industry. With an improving economy
and more stable government Germans felt more hopeful than they had for
many years. Supporting the Weimar government was safer than gambling on a
radical like Hitler and this limited his political popularity and success.
In sum, the Munich Putsch only helped to show Hitler as an extremist and was
badly timed. Following the Putsch Germany's economic recovery under
Stresemann began. With growing trust in the Weimar Government there
was no need for Germans to put their faith in Hitler and the Nazis.
Why Did The NSDAP Achieve Little Success Before 1929?
Introduction:
Points
Examples
Explain
Evidence
Link back to the?
to support you point
the examples you have used
A “quote” or statistic
Why limited success?
Low Grade
Improving Grade
Mid Grade
Good Grade
Top Grades
Firstly, primarily
This limited the Nazis
success because …
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A
Also, secondly,
A
Finally, in addition.
This limited the Nazis
success because …
Furthermore….
Conclusion:.
This limited the Nazis
success because …
1 - The Global Depression - impact on Germany
A turning point in history: the W _ _ _ Street Crash, 1929.
America wants its money back!
The Impact On Germany. ‘When America sneezes the
of the Nazi Party under Hitler they failed to make any real
The US stock market collapsed. This would have a knock on
Without money from the USA, Germany was hit
whole world catches a c _ _ _ .’ …. in 1929 German caught
impact in the R_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Parliament.
effect in Germany.
particularly hard by the G _ _ _ _ _ Depression.
pneumonia.
The Nazis in the wilderness 1923-1929: despite the growth
Million
Unemployment in Germany 1929 -32.
3 reasons why the NSDAP did so poorly before 1929.
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Nazi Reichstag seats in the May 1928 elections =
What is the MAIN message of the following source?
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1929
1932
Watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXhLHZC2_-4
Q: What was the name of the loans that Gustavo Stresemann acquired from the USA ?
A:
Suffering In Germany
40 % of factories
closed this ...
… everything so
unequal?”
People could not
afford food so ...
… led to a drop in
industrial output.
Shops and businesses
closed adding to ...
… farmers could not
pay for their farms.
“I wonder what I
live for why is ...
… the millions of
people out of work.
Match statements above. The quote is a German woman, 1930.
Complete the bar chart graph inserting the correct figures.
Q : Who do you think the German people will blame?
A:
The Weimar
Government
Responds
The Nazi View - Colour the bubble that DOES show Hitler’s real
thoughts about the depression In Germany in 1929 - 33.
“An almost unbroken chain of homeless men extends the whole
length of the highway. They walked separately or in small groups and
kept their eyes to the ground. Some of them were skilled but this was
a minority, Far more numerous were those unskilled young people.
There was something else that had never been seem before - whole
families had put their belonging into baby carriages and wheelbarrows as they plodded along. It was a whole nation on the march. I
saw them and this was the strongest impression that 1932 left me. I
saw them, gathered in groups of fifty o hundred. I saw them digging
up the potatoes while the farmer who owned the field watched them
in despair. Even during the war people paid for their potatoes”
Heirnrich Hauser, German Write 1932.
Name 3 types of people most impacted by the depression
1:
2:
3:
Watch the short video clip above .
- The world wide depression that followed hit _ _ _ _ _ _ _ hardest
of all.
- Hitler - Never in my life did I feel such c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . To see
hard r _ _ _ _ _ _ open the eyes of so many Germans.
- In 3 years German production h _ _ _ _ _ .
- Unemployment rose to _ _ _ and a half million.
- What is the family eating in their stew? = h _ _ _ _ .
- And when they looked to the ( Weimar ) government to do
something … n _ _ _ _ _ _ .
- Who would have d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ when it makes us so weak?
- With d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ on the point of collapse, Germans looked for
new solutions.
- In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ class areas where the poverty was the worst the
communists attracted _ _ _ million new members.
- Middle class Germans saw _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ as the worst threat of all.
- Into this confusion the _ _ _ _ _ emerged as something new.
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This crisis is
terrible for
Germany and is
going to hurt my
party even more.
This crisis is what
Germany needs
and is perfect for
my Nazi Party.
The Weimar Government Responds
Raised
Taxes
Reduced
Wages
Reduced
Welfare
Explain combined impact - helped or harmed?
Unscramble the sentence
Summary - Circle if True of False ?
depression Hitler as the a opportunity saw and a gift.
Like most other countries the Weimar government was unable to
solve the economic problems caused by the Global Depressions.
True OR False.
2 - The Global Depression - the Nazis take advantage
Presidential Rule: The Weimar Government was unable to
The Rise of Extremism: Out of desperation, German people
solve the problems caused by the economic depression.
turned to more extreme parties. Support for the Nazis and
Would democracy survive?
Communists grew - pitting one against the other.
Which part of the Constitution allowed for presidential rule?
What is the message of this NSDAP poster?
Nazi Methods: Propaganda.
Nazi Methods: Propaganda
What is the message of this poster?
What is the message of this poster - consider the imagery?
A______ 4_
Nazi Methods - Hitler the orator. This was the perfect time
Nazi Methods - Merging the Right Wing. The Nazis formed
for Hitler to step up and use his oratory skills to gain
alliances with Conservative Party and obtained funding
support.
from big business.
Historian AJP Taylor wrote : ‘It was the Great
German Problems + Nazi Solutions - match them below.
Depression that put the wind in Hitler’s sails’.
Complete the graph - information is given below.
German Problem
Percentage of seats in the German Reichstag.
Nazi Solution
40
Jobs building r _ _ _ _
and p _ _ _ _ _ works.
Over 6 million
unemployed by 1932.
You need a STRONG
leader. Vote H _ _ _ _ _
The Weimar
Government is weak.
The _ _ will keep
everyone in order.
35
30
%
Growth of communism.
Fighting on the streets
25
20
15
10
3 common themes Hitler would repeatedly talk about?
1
2
3
What is the message of this poster?
The message is PRO Nazi OR ANTI Nazi.
The message is ...
5
0
1924
May 1928
Sept 1930
Seat % in the Reichstag - 1924 - 1932
Social Democrats (SDP)
25 : 29 : 23 : 21
Communists (KPD)
12 : 11 : 14 : 17
Nazi Party (NSDAP)
4 : 3 : 23 : 37
Nov 1932
Why was Hitler Appointed Chancellor in 1933?
Know - how Hitler became chancellor Explore - the roles of Papen + Schleicher.
A
B
C
Adolf Hitler
Kurt von Schleicher
Franz von Papen
Heinrich Bruning
President Hindenburg
As a result of the chaos caused by the economic depression in Germany, democracy had started to crack by 1930.
The country was effectively run by the ageing war hero, President General Hindenburg and his appointed chancellor
Heinrich Bruning. However, Bruning had little support in the Reichstag but was allowed to rule due to Article 48 .
D
E
...depression. He
was replaced by
Franz von Papen. He
knew the Nazis
were able to cripple
the...
3
...he will be squealing”. However, Hitler refused the offer
to become Papen’s
Vice Chancellor.
...Hitler and tried to
weaken the Nazis.
This backfired and
resulted in pushing
Hitler and...
Adolf Hitler knew
he was disliked by
the presdient so he
wrote a flattering
letter to…
...led by you would
turn into a dictatorship.’
Chancellor Heinrich
Bruning was unable
to solve the
problems caused by
the...
1
In 1932, General
Kurt von Schleicher
replaced his enemy
von Papen. von
Schleicher was
anti ...
...Hindenburg. Also,
von Papen and leaders of big business
persuaded Hindenburg to appoint ...
3
.. support then
betray him. He said
“In six months we
will have pushed
Hitler so far into a
corner...
… Hitler and wrote
to him personally.
...Reichstag due to
their high number
(230) of seats. He
planned to ally / use
with the NSDAP
party.
2
Franz von Papen
thought he could
control Hitler and
take advantage of
his Reichstag...
.. Von Papen into an
alliance. Together
they defeated von
Schleicher’s party in
the Reichstag.
… Hitler as chancellor in January, 1933.
Having used democracy to get power
he would now destroy it.
President
Hindenburg was
the 80 yr old Weimar President. He
was very anti ….
1
‘A cabinet...
2
Write a 10 - 12 point summary to explain how Hitler become chancellor in 1933.
Create a diagram to show the relationships between president and chancellors 1930 -33.
Hitler
Main reasons summary as to how / why Hitler Became German Chancellor in 1933.
1
2
3
4
Police investigate the burnt out building. Who had the motive to do this?
Meanwhile
in Hitler’s lair...
Tsar Nicholas + Family
Jan 1933
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
…although much more
popular since the Global
Depression, the Nazis
still did not have a 2/3
majority in the
Reichstag. Hitler
wanted more power!
Hitler is appointed Chancellor by war hero President Hindenburg.
27 Feb, 1933
Almost one month after Hitler became Chancellor
the Reichstag building went up in flames.
9.
Hindenburg signs the
Reichstag Fire Law. This
allowed for emergency
arrests, political
meetings to be banned
and media censorship.
6.
7.
8.
Hitler sees the fire as a great propaganda opportunity, telling the
German people that this is part of a wider communist revolution. He
pressures Hindenburg into using Article 48 to take emergency action.
On Trial
Around 4000 suspected communist are arrested in the days after the fire.
Guilty!
11.
10.
van der Lubbe is put on trial. After being tortured, he
confesses to starting the fire but, claims that he had acted alone.
van der Lubbe is found guilty and taken away to be
executed. But Hitler was furious when other
communists on trial were found not guilty. Soon after,
he took away the power of the German courts.
The fire causes intense
debate amongst
famous historians
even to this day. The
timing was very
convenient for Hitler
as he was able to
blame Communists
and ban them from
March elections. The
result was an increase
Nazi seats from 196 to
288 (still not the 66%
needed). The role of
van der Lubbe is also
questioned as it is
believed he had the
mental capacity of a
12 year old.
To this day ...
12.
Message?
A mentally challenged Dutch communist
named Marinus van der Lubbe is found
inside the burning Reichstag building.
Variation - sum up / OR use this sheet to caption the Reichstag fire
Your captions or summary notes.
1 min
Holocaust Museum
The Cartoon About Two Men Wearing Togas
Skill - to identify the main features of a cartoon + interpret these features
Main Message of the cartoon
(write this AFTER completing DEC process)
Describe the main features of the cartoon.
Explain what each of these features means / represents
Context: what historical event is this cartoon about?
A cartoon published in the British Punch Magazine - February, 1933.
The Red Peril - The Old Consul ( to Hitler.) "This is a heaven-sent opportunity,
my lad. If you can't be a dictator now, you never will be."
Reliable or Not?
Unreliable
1
(Circle a score below)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Reliable
The Cartoon about ...
Task - create a cartoon of your own to show the significance of the Reichstag Fire
Main Message of the cartoon
(write this AFTER completing DEC process)
Describe the main features of the cartoon.
Explain what each of these features means / represents
Context: what historical event is this cartoon about?
A cartoon created by:
Titled:
Reliable or Not?
Unreliable
1
(Circle a score below)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Reliable
The Short + Long Term Effects Of The Treaty of Versailles
Know - how to classify short + long term effects Explore - links between ST and LT factors.
1919
War Guilt Clause
100 000 men
1923
S
H
O
R
T
Hyperinflation 1923
The German economy had been
ruined due to Versailles and
collapsed in 1923.
1929
L
O
N
G
It improved during the 1920’s
with the help of the US loans.
Economic depression 1929
By 1933
This helped Hitler because...
Name the loan agreement with the USA?
Complete the Stresemann quote :
“Germany is dancing on a v____________”
Why was Germany hardest hit after the
Wall Street Crash?
No Anschluss
S
H
O
R
T
Germans humiliated
and bitter
The German people were particularly
proud. They were used to Germany
being a European superpower. Their
treatment after the war was something
that would not be forgotten quickly.
They had a deep anger that were
FORCED to sign the treaty ‘dictat’,
People were still angry in 1929.
L
O
N
G
Name 3 parts of the treaty would bot be
forgotten by 1929.
1.
2.
3.
Sudetenland
Weimar failures 1929-1933
Weak Weimar.
Alsace Lorraine
Reparations
This helped Hitler because...
S
H
O
R
T
The new German government was
unpopular. It was described the as
the ‘November criminals’ for
signing the Treaty of Versailles.
Who were the November Criminals?
Two Weimar policies that were unpopular
L
O
N
G
1.
2.
How many Germans were unemployed in
1932?
This helped Hitler because...
The Enabling Act / Law - March 1933
3 minute starter
Know - what the Enabling Act was. Explore - how this helped Hitler become a dictator.
Fix Errors
Mathlete
Guess
Investigate
Choose
M. Choice
Hitler
President
Jan, 1933.
The was
Souxappointed
were made
up of in
many
tribesThis
gave him total power in Germany . In addition,
living in South America. This area was
Nazi Party seats had risen from 230 to 196 in the
made of up large, flat, grassy planes.
1932 elections. Meanwhile the Communist
proportion of seats had risen to 89.
1: _______ 2: ________3:_______
1 _________ 2 _________ 3 __________
Give two groups potentially
responsible for starting the
Reichstag Fire.
1: _____________________
2: _________________
Hitler persuaded Hindenburg to
pass the ‘Reichstag Fire Law’. This
gave police more power.
1: Arrest without a warrant.
2: Censor the media.
3: Opponent meeting stopped .
4000 C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ arrested.
To control the Reichstag Hitler needed to win 66%
of the seats. As a results of the Reichstag Fire Law,
Hitler had hoped to get the seats he needed in
the March, 1933 election. The Nazis got 288 out
of 605 seats.
The Reichstag had to vote on this law : _______
The vote made possible by Article 48 : _______
The Act would make Hitler a dictator : ______
The Communist Party allowed to stand : _______
Hitler said it was just a temporary law : ______
Hitler made a deal with the Catholic Party : _____
The vote took place in the Reichstag : _____
Why were the SA placed outside
the Kroll Opera House ? ________
____________________________
Enabling Law was passed 444 to 94
votes. The Reichstag voted itself
out of power… idiots?
Percent? ____ % Enough Seats? _____
Publicly Hitler was : ______________________
Privately Hitler was : _____________________
He blamed the fire on the : ________________
It was a great opportunity for the : __________
Communists , Outraged, Anger, Nazis,
Sad, Dog, Thrilled, Propaganda.
Being Hitler, results of the March 1933 election.
A: I am very happy, this is enough power for now.
B: I NEED more power I will kill Hindenburg.
C: It is time to start another revolution!
D: I NEED power I will make a new LAW!
Enabling Law : 1 One Party State.
ALL political parties banned,
Reichstag dissolved and no further
elections. How this helped Hitler ?
1: ________________________
2: ______________________
Unscramble
Judge
Think
Enabling Law : 2 Powers To Arrest And Kill.
Enemies or opponents could be arrested without
reason and executed without trial. How did this
help Hitler?
1: ________________________
2: ______________________
Enabling Law: 3 Trade Unions Banned.
ALL Trade Unions banned and
leaders were imprisoned. How did
this help Hitler?
1: ________________________
2: _______________________
Why EL Passed?
How EL helped Hitler?
1 : _________________
2: _________________
3: _________________
4: _________________
1 : _________________
2: __________________
3: __________________
4: __________________
Why Did the Reichstag Pass the Enabling Act?
Mission: to analyse, evaluate and compare historical sources to understand why the German parliament gave away its power
In mid-afternoon on March 23, Hitler spoke before the Reichstag, pleading his case for the passage of his "Enabling Act." His speech
was full of assurances, and combating unemployment was a primary concern. He promised parliamentarians a "thorough moral
cleansing of the body politic." Some believed Hitler's words. Others sat uneasily on their benches. Only Otto Wels, chairman of the
Social Democrats, courageously ventured a rebuttal. "We German Social Democrats solemnly pledge ourselves in this historic hour to
the socialist principles of humanity, justice and freedom," he said. As he stood before the National Socialists, Wels showed
no fear. "One can take away our freedom and livelihoods - but not our honor,"
Post-war Memoirs of Wilhelm Hoegner, A Social Democrat MP present at the voting on the Enabling.
Hitler used the Reichstag fire as reason for an Enabling Bill - that would give
him dictatorial powers. Such an act needed three-quarters of the Reichstag
members to vote in its favour. Communist Party members, were already in prison,
hiding, or had left the country. This was also true of most of the leaders of the
other left-wing party, Social Democrat Party - SDP . However, Hitler still needed
the support of the Catholic Centre Party ( BVB ) to pass this legislation. He offered
them a deal: vote for the bill and the Nazi government would guarantee the rights
of the Catholic Church. The BVB agreed and when the vote was taken on 24th
March, 1933, only 94 members of the SDP voted against the Enabling Bill.
www.spartacus education.com / edited
The square in front of the Kroll Opera House was crowded with dark masses of
people. We were received with wild choruses: "We want the Enabling Act!"
Youths with swastikas on their chests eyed us insolently, blocked our way, made
us run the gauntlet, calling us names like "Center pig", "Marxist sow". The Kroll
Opera House was crawling with armed SA and SS men. We learned that former
SPD Minister Severing had been arrested on entering the building. The hall was
decorated with swastikas and ornaments. When we Social Democrats had taken
our seats on the extreme left, SA and SS men lined up at the exits and along the
walls behind us in a semicircle. Their expressions boded no good.
DW.com - The Law that Enabled Hitler’s Dictatorship .
Source Skills = I can … analyse, compare, interpret and evaluate
What is the main point or message of source A?
Provide a sub-point or message from source A
How similar are the MAIN messages from sources B and C? Not similar: somewhat similar: very similar ( Explain answer)
How similar are the sub-messages from sources B and C? Not similar: somewhat similar: very similar ( Explain answer)
What is the main message of source D?
Give an example from source B, C or D that corroborates ( supports ) source A.
Give an example from source B, C or D that does NOT corroborate ( support ) source A.
How reliable is source A? Circle a score then explain your reason
( Not Reliable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Reliable )
What is the most important OR most surprising thing you learned from these sources?
The Enabling Act - Inside the Kroll Opera House, 1933
Understand - what is was like inside the Kroll Opera House. Explore - the reasons why the Enabling Act was passed.
The square in front of the Kroll Opera House was crowded with dark masses of people. We were received with wild choruses: "We want the Enabling Act!" Youths with swastikas on their chests eyed us insolently, blocked our way, made us run the
gauntlet, calling us names like "Center pig", "Marxist sow". The Kroll Opera House was crawling with armed SA and SS men.
We learned that former SPD Minister Severing had been arrested on entering the building. The hall was decorated with
swastikas and ornaments. When we Social Democrats had taken our seats on the extreme left, SA and SS men lined up at
Give 2 examples of
Nazi terror.
the exits and along the walls behind us in a semicircle. Their expressions boded no good.
Hitler read out in a surprisingly calm voice. Only in a few places did he raise it to a fanatical frenzy: when he demanded the
1:
2:
public execution of van der Lubbe and when, at the end of his speech, he uttered dark threats of what would happen if the
Reichstag did not vote for the Enabling Act he was demanding. I had not seen him for a long time. He did not resemble the
ideal of the Germanic hero in any way. I have never understood how this speaker could carry away thousands of people
with enthusiasm. The former Reich Chancellor, came over and said bitterly that in his group the only question had been
whether they should also give Hitler the rope to hang them with. If they refused, they feared the outbreak of a Nazi revolution and bloody anarchy. Only a few, among them Dr. Brüning, were against any concession to (voting for) Hitler.
Otto Wels read out our reply. It was a masterpiece in form and content, a farewell to the fading epoch of human rights and
humanity, spoken with a voice half- choking, recognized all those innocents ... who were already filling the prisons and concentration camps simply on account of their political creed At this historic hour, we German Social Democrats pledge ourselves to the principles of humanity and justice, of freedom and Socialism. No Enabling Decree can give you the power to
destroy ideas which are eternal and indestructible. The speech made a terrifying impression on all of us. Only a few hours
before, we had heard that members of the SA had taken away a 45 year-old welfare worker in Kpenick, carrying her to So-
cialist barracks, stripped her completely, bound her on a table and flogged her body with leather whips.
But Hitler jumped up furiously and launched into a passionate reply. “You are overly sensitive, gentlemen, if you talk of
persecution already. By God, we National Socialists (Nazis) alone would have had the courage to deal with Social Democrats
in a different way.... You, gentlemen, are no longer needed. I do not want you to vote for the Enabling Act. Germany shall
become free, but not through you." There was no truth in the assertion that the National Socialists had been persecuted.
On the contrary, the movement had frequently been furthered by the State authorities. Only when its members broke the
existing laws were they punished, in most cases very mildly. The Communists were made to feel the strong arm of the law
in a very different way. We tried to dam (stop) the flood of Hitler's unjust accusations with interruptions of "No!", "An error!", "False!" But that did us no good. The SA and SS people, who surrounded us in a semicircle along the walls of the hall,
hissed loudly and murmured: "Shut up!", "Traitors!", "You'll be strung up today."
Post-war Memoirs of Wilhelm Hoegner, A Social Democrat MP present at the voting on the Enabling Act.
Source usefulness?
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
A reason why.
_______________
_______________
_______________
How would you have
voted if present at
the time?
_________________
_________________
_________________
Downfall of Democracy
1932 elections
Nazis seats dropped
from 230 to 196 seats.
Reichstag
Fire
‘Emergency’
Article 48
Communists UP to 89
seats.
Hindenburg’s
‘Reichstag Fire Law’
4000 Communists
Arrested.
Communist banned
from standing.
Political meetings
stopped.
Media Censorship.
1933 March
Elections
Powers To
Arrest +
Execute.
Nazi seats up to
288 ... but not 66%
Use Article 48 to
allow a vote on...
End The Trade
Unions.
Ban All Other
Political
Parties.
The Enabling
Law
Storm Troopers Versus Army Men
Discover: the value of the SA and the Army Explore: which was more useful Skill : decision making.
It is 1934,
you
are
Hitler
Most
opposition
has been
removed
The army
and the SA
cannot
co exist
The
SA
You need to
choose
between ...
The SA
The
Army
The Army
The army consisted of
about 350,000 men by 1934
The army was well trained and
disciplined
The army had the support of wealthy
industrialists + big business
The SA lacked discipline and could
be unruly + disruptive
SA Positive
SA Negative
The SA
Army Positive
My
Choice
What will you do with the loser?
Army Negative
The Army
The Night Of The Long Knives, 1934
How far does source D support F ?
Points of support or corroboration
P1:
Know - what happened on this ’night’ and explore why Hitler destroyed the SA.
Ernst Rohm
P2:
The Night Of The Long Knives was the purge (removal ) of potential opposition to Hitler in Germany in 1934. The main target was
the SA but also included other enemies such as von Khar and von Schleicher. The SS were used to carry out arrests on the 29th
June. Without trial it is estimated that over 200 of Hitler’s enemies were executed. SA leader Ernst Rohm was offered the
opportunity to take his own life, but he refused before being shot by SS soldiers. Following the Night Of The Long Knives
the rest of the SA was put under the command of the regular Germany army. www.icHistory.com
“I was warned that an attack on the army by the SA was imminent. I called the local leader of the SA to come and see
me. He told me they were on alert out of fear of an attack from us. Afterwards I got the feeling that the army and
the SA were being egged on against each other by Himmler. German Army Field Marshall Von Kleist - 1946
Points not supported or corroborated
P1:
P2:
Mostly supports
Does not support
How reliable is source G?
Reasons source G may be reliable :
P1:
‘Hitler entered Rohm’s bedroom with a whip in his hand. Behind him were 2 SS men with pistols at the
ready. Hitler spat the words, “Ernst Rohm, you are under arrest”. Rohm looked up sleepily from his pillow.
“heil my Fuhrer”. Over the weekend Rohm and over 200 other SA leaders were executed’
Kempka, Hitler's Chauffeur
By the summer of 1934, the SA's numbers had
swollen to 2 million men. They were under the
control of Ernst Röhm, a loyal follower of Hitler
since the early days of the Nazi Party. The SA had
given the Nazi's an iron fist with which to disrupt
other political parties meetings before January
1933. The SA was also used to enforce law after
Hitler became Chancellor in January 1933. To all
intents, they were the enforcers of the Nazi Party
and there is no evidence that Röhm was ever
planning anything against Hitler.
www.historylearningsite.com
A cartoon published in a British Magazine in 1934
Caption ‘ They salute with both hands now’
By June 1934, the regular army hierarchy
also saw the SA as a threat to their
authority. The SA outnumbered the army
by 1934 and Röhm had openly spoken
about taking over the regular army by absorbing it into the SA. Such talk alarmed
the army's leaders. By the summer of
1934, Hitler had decided that Röhm was a
'threat' and he made a pact with the army. If Röhm and the other SA leaders
were removed, the rank and file SA men
would come under the control of the
army but the army would have to swear
an oath of loyalty to Hitler. The army
agreed and Röhm's fate was sealed.
www.johndclare.net
P2:
Reasons source G may not be reliable :
P1:
P2:
More reliable
More unreliable
Quick Question And Review
Who benefited from The NOTLK
‘
1: Hitler
2:
3:
Which sources show Rohm WAS a threat?
A
B
C
D
E
F G
H
The MOST reliable source is ...
Why did Hitler destroy the SA?
1:
2:
Herr Adolf Hitler, the German Chancellor, has saved his country. Swiftly and with exorable severity, he has
delivered Germany from men who had become a danger to the unity of the German people and to the
order of the state. With lightening rapidity he has caused them to be removed from high office, to be
arrested, and put to death. The names of the men who have been shot by his orders are already known.
Hitler's love of Germany has triumphed over private friendships and fidelity to comrades who had
stood shoulder to shoulder with him in the fight for Germany's future.
A German Newspaper, July 2nd 1934.
“Adolf is a swine. He is betraying all of us by getting matey with the Prussian Generals. Adolf knows what I
want, I have told him often enough. I’m the nucleus of the new army don’t you see that? Hitler puts
me off with fair words” Ernst Rohm during a drunken conversation.
Reported by a Nazi Party who soon after fled to England.
Describe The Night Of The Long Knives
Why:
What happened:
Aftermath:
The Cartoon About The Man With A Pistol
Skill - to identify the main features of a cartoon + interpret these features
Main Message of the cartoon
(write this AFTER completing DEC process)
Describe the main features of the cartoon.
Explain what each of these features means / represents
Context: what historical event is this cartoon about?
A cartoon published in a British Magazine in 1934
Caption: ‘ They salute with both hands now’
Reliable or Not?
Unreliable
1
(Circle a score below)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Reliable
Evaluate
CONTENT
Evaluate
ORIGIN
Evaluate
PURPOSE
Information
SUPPORTED?
Source Evaluation = COPS
ONTENT
Study WHAT the source tells you.
Consider, language used + tone.
RIGIN
Consider WHO created the source.
Also the WHERE + WHEN.
URPOSE
Think about the WHY or motive.
The intended ‘audience’?
UPPORTED
Check if the information
is CORROBORATED by other
sources and /or own knowledge.
Evaluating the CONTENT of a source.
The content is what is said ( e.g. speech) or written (e.g. diary) - there are indicators that
can help us decide if information contains bias .
Bias indicators
Reliable indicators
Uses strong language
Uses softer language
Exaggerates
Understates
One sided
Balanced
( all positive OR negative )
( gives positive + negative )
Boasts
Modest
Emotional / confused
Calm and clear
Attacks others / blames
Accepts responsibility
Uses CAPITALS
Thoughtfully written
Relies on opinions
Uses facts / evidence
Evaluating the ORIGIN of a source.
The origins are the who, when and where of a source. Before studying the content, it is good
practise to check who said or wrote it. Also consider the date and context.
Consider the ‘author’ of the source. Do you know anything
about this person already? Does he / she have a good
reputation OR known for being deceitful and
manipulative?
Could the date impact the reliability of the
information? To judge this think about the context - do you
know anything more about the time it was recorded? Is it a
primary or secondary source? ( Primary sources are NOT
automatically more reliable than secondary sources )
What about the nationality, location gender of the
author - could this influence the source reliability?
Is the author in a position to offer special insights?
Evaluating the PURPOSE of a source.
The purpose is the reason or motive behind a source of information. Again consider
context here but also think about the ’audience’. Who is the source aimed at?
Almost all sources of information are
created with some kind of purpose or
motive. And many historical sources are
examples of propaganda.
Propaganda contains extreme bias and is
designed to manipulate the way people
think. This is also called brainwashing or
indoctrination.
Be on the lookout for sources of
propaganda in history classes, exams and
real life. Adverts are a commercial
propaganda.
Information SUPPORTED / corroborated?
Finally, when checking the reliability of information - it is very helpful to cross reference or
triangulate the source. Is the information backed up anywhere else?
Information that is supported or
corroborated is more likely to be reliable.
Check information against other sources of
information.
Note - in ‘real life’ social media
algorithms, send back the same types of
information we have
seen already. This is called an ‘echo
chamber.’ This can create a dangerous information bubble where the same ( but
wrong ) information is given to you.
This explains why some people believe in
conspiracy theories - e.g. the earth is flat
or that Bill Gates has put microchips
in vaccines!
SUPPORTED / CORROBORATED?
5 things that ARE corroborated?
5 things NOT corroborated?
Mission - to evaluate of source A using the COPS method .
Content
Origin
Herr Adolf Hitler, the German Chancellor, has saved his country.
Swiftly and with exorable severity, he has delivered Germany from
men who had become a danger to the unity of the German people
and to the order of the state. With lightening rapidity he has caused them
to be removed from high office, to be arrested, and put to death. The
names of the men who have been shot by his orders are already known.
Hitler's love of Germany has triumphed over private friendships and fidelity
to comrades who had stood shoulder to shoulder with him in the fight for
Germany's future.
A German Newspaper, July 2nd 1934.
What the source says
Who, when, where
Purpose
Why, motive, reason
Supported
Corroborated?
By June 1934, the regular army hierarchy also saw the SA as a threat to their authority.
The SA outnumbered the army by 1934 and Röhm had openly spoken about taking over
the regular army by absorbing it into the SA. Such talk alarmed the army's leaders. By the
summer of 1934, Hitler had decided that Röhm was a 'threat' and he made a pact with the army. If
Röhm and the other SA leaders were removed, the rank and file SA men would come under the
control of the army but the army would have to swear an oath of loyalty to Hitler. The army agreed
and Röhm's fate was sealed.
www.johndclare.net
3. Source PURPOSE reliable?
( Reason for = motive )
4. Is source A supported by B + C
( Corroborated )
1. Is the CONTENT reliable?
( What the source says )
2. Source ORIGIN reliable?
( Who , When, Where )
The content is / not reliable ...
___________________________
___________________________
“Evidence” from the source?
____________________________
The origin is / not reliable..
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
The purpose is / not reliable..
___________________________
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___________________________
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Content is / isn’t corroborated ...
___________________________
___________________________
Compare “evidence” from A + B/C
____________________________
Strong / exaggerated OR Soft language?
A good reason to trust the ‘author’ ?
Any special reason to lie?
Recap the content of source A.
One sided view OR more balanced?
A reason not to trust the ‘author’?
Any reason to be truthful?
Is it corroborated by source B?
Boasts OR more modest?
Is when created ( context ) important?
Consider intended recipients / audience
More emotional, opinion OR calm, facts?
Could national / regional bias be a factor?
Context important ?
Attacks, blames OR takes responsibility?
Gender, race, political belief be a factor?
Possible propaganda?
Source A Reliability
1 = Very Unreliable
Does your knowledge corroborate A?
Corroboration is a sign of reliability.
10 = Very Reliable
How Did Hitler Consolidate His Power 1933 - 1934?
Task: sketch in a cartoon strip to show how the Nazi’s strengthened their grip on power - stick men encouraged
Hitler Appointed Chancellor by
Hindenburg - January 1933
BUT, Hitler still had to use the Reichstag to get a 2/3
majority. The Nazis did not have enough seats to do this and
had even lost seats in 1932 elections. There were new
Reichstag elections scheduled in March and Hitler feared that
the Nazis would continue to lose seats
Hitler always planned to ‘Bring the Reichstag down from within’
1
The Reichstag Fire - February 1933
The German parliament building was set on fire. A communist
named van der Lubbe was found inside.
Elections - March 1933
Without the Communists to challenge him the Nazis got
their best ever result winning 288 seats
BUT, this was still not the 2/3 majority Hitler needed to
pass new laws. Hitler wanted more power and pressured
Hindenburg to allow a vote on a new Enabling Act . If
passed, this would allow him to make decisions without
the Reichstag. The problem was the Reichstag would have
to agree to give him this power.
Hitler persuaded Hindenburg that communists were trying to
take over Germany. Hindenburg used Article 48 to pass the
’Reichstag Fire Law’. Hitler could now...
- Imprison communist leaders.
- Ban communists from elections.
- Media control to gag newspapers and radio.
2
Enabling Law - 23rd March 1933
Night Of The Long Knives - June 1934
Hindenburg Dies - August 1934
Hitler lied, saying that the Enabling Law would be temporary.
The SA stopped anti- Nazi politicians from voting and intimidated others during the vote in the Kroll Opera House.
Why did Hitler destroy his own SA?
Just weeks after the Night of the Long Knives, President
Hindenburg died aged 86. Hitler immediately merged the
titles of Chancellor and President.
1 : It was large and lacked discipline (over 2.5 million members)
2: Ernst Rohm had too much influence over the SA
3 : SA leaders did not want or have the support of big business
On the other hand the army was.
1 : Well trained
2: Had the support of big business
3 : Well respected by the German people.
He had total control of his own party, the army, media and
the political process. Noting was left to stand in his way.
Rohm and other SA leaders were executed. The rest of the SA were merged into the
regular German Army.
Hitler was now the DICTATOR of Germany.
The army was made to swear an oath of loyalty to him.
The Enabling Law was passed 444 votes to 94.
Hitler used the Enabling Law to …
Ban ALL other political parties and make a ONE PARTY STATE.
Break up the TRADE UNIONS.
Put Nazis into local /state government.
Steps Timeline
Highlight Option - Long Term
Tipping Point
Short Term
Hitler’s Steps To Dictatorship
Mission: to investigate how Hitler rose to power and explore the relationships between the main factors.
The Treaty Of Versailles - Jan 1919
Hitler’s fuel - economic ruin causes bitterness
The Munich Putsch - November 1923
Time to reflect and adapt!
The Economic Depression - 1929 -33
Revives the dying popularity of the Nazis
Reichstag Elections - March 1932
Nazis seats drop to 196.
Hitler Appointed Chancellor - Jan 1933
He is now able to pressure Hindenburg
The Reichstag Fire - Feb 1933
Used Article 48 to get emergency powers
The Reichstag Laws - Feb 1933
Thousands of Communists arrested
The March 1933 Elections
288 seats but still not enough!
The Enabling Law - April 1933
All external opposition removed
The Night Of The Long Knives
Hitler destroys SA - internal opposition gone
The Death Of Hindenburg
Hitler’s DICTORSHIP is complete.
Treaty of
Versailles
Munich
Putsch
Hitler’s
Contribution
Economic
Depression
Enabling
Law
“An almost unbroken chain of homeless men extends the
whole length of the highway. Far more numerous were
those unskilled young people. There was something else
that had never been seem before—whole families had put
their belonging into baby carriages and wheelbarrows as
they plodded along. It was a whole nation on the march. I
saw them and this was the strongest impression that 1932
left me. I saw them, gathered in groups of fifty or a hundred. I saw them digging up the potatoes while the farmer
who owned the field watched them in despair. Even during
the war people paid for their potatoes.’’
Heirnrich Hauser, German Write 1932.
Hitler gives a passionate speech c1930.
‘The Munich Putsch was a disaster for Hitler and his Nazi Party
in the short term. The Nazi Party was banned in Bavaria and
Hitler arrested and imprisoned. However, the time spent in
prison allowed him time to think, reflect and adjust his tactics.
Hitler realised that he could only achieve power through legal,
democratic methods. Once inside the system ( Reichstag
Pari aliment ) he could then bring down the political system
from within. Like a fox getting into the henhouse.
www.icHistory.com - 2014.
'Hitler would have had no chance of ever gaining power
without the failure of the Munich Putsch.'
BBC Bitesize History.
How significant was the Enabling Act? Shortly after the bill became law, Joseph
Goebbels wrote that Hitler now had full power to push Germany forward. He made no
mention of the Government Cabinet (decision makers). In fact, there was no Cabinet input in the sense that a modern Cabinet would expect to function. For example, Hitler
had given the Centre Party his full guarantee that their power would be protected if they
supported the Enabling Act. On July 14th1933, all political parties other than the Nazi
Party were banned on the orders of Hitler. It was generally thought that it took just 24
hours to put into legislation something that Hitler had ordered. The Enabling Act also
protected the position of President. Such was Hitler’s power that when Hindenburg died
in August 1934, he simply merged the positions of Chancellor and President and created
the position of Fűhrer even though interfering with the position of the President was not
allowed even by the terms of the Enabling Act.
Hitler’s ‘Stormtroopers’ parade in Germany c1933.
Internet Article - February 2012.
Hitler took charge of party propaganda in early 1920, and also recruited young men he had known in the Army. He was aided in his recruiting efforts by
Army Captain Ernst Röhm, a new party member, who would play a vital role in Hitler's eventual rise to power. In Munich, there were many alienated,
maladjusted soldiers and ex-soldiers with a thirst for adventure and a distaste for the peace brought on by the Treaty of Versailles and the resulting
democratic republic. They joined the German Workers' Party in growing numbers.
www.Historyplace.com - Article, The Rise OF Hitler.
A David Low cartoon - c1919.
Hitler was scheduled to be the second speaker at this meeting in 1920. Some committee members who doubted Hitler's ability at
this time. But when Hitler got up to speak, he astounded everyone with a highly emotional, near hysterical manner of speech
making. For Hitler, it was an important moment in his young political career. He described the scene in Mein Kampf:
"I spoke for thirty minutes, and what before I had simply felt within me, without in any way knowing it, was now proved by reality: I
could speak! After thirty minutes the people in the small room were electrified and the enthusiasm was first expressed by the fact
that my appeal to the self-sacrifice of those present led to the donation of three hundred marks."
The money was used to buy more advertising and print leaflets. The German Workers' Party now featured Hitler as the main
attraction at its meetings. In his speeches Hitler railed against the Treaty of Versailles and delivered anti-Semitic tirades, blaming
the Jews for Germany's problems. Attendance slowly increased, numbering in the hundreds.
www.Historyplace.com. Article, The Rise OF Hitler.
‘Hitler's dictatorship rested on
the constitutional foundation
of a single law, the Enabling
Law. ‘
People take to the streets to protest unemployment in Berlin, 1930
Historian, Alan Bullock.
When did Hitler’s
skills of oratory and
persuasion prove to
be of value?
The SA + Police Arrested Thousands of Communists in 1933.
The failed Putsch not only allowed Hitler time to change his strategy but
it also provided more propaganda material. Hitler was already able to
call upon his experiences in the war and events that followed. He could
now add his brave and patriotic attempt to drive out the ‘November
Criminals’ during the Putsch and the spilling of his Aryan blood for the
good of Germany.
Historian - John Keynes.
Following the 1928 election when the Nazis won less than 14 seats in the Reichstag
Nazism appears to be a dying cause. It had only got support because of the country’s
problems such as hyper inflation and the French invasion of the Ruhr in 1923. Now
that the country's future looks bright support for the Nazis is dying away. One scarcely
hears of Hitler except as the butt of Nazi jokes.
William Shirer, an American journalist living in Berlin in 1928.
Accused of
starting the
Reichstag Fire.
‘Communist’
Marinus van
Der Lubbe
during his
trial. He was
executed
shortly after.
"Instead of working to achieve power by an armed
coup we shall have to hold our noses and enter the
Reichstag against the Catholic and Marxist
deputies. If outvoting them takes longer than
outshooting them, at least the results will be
guaranteed by their own Constitution! Any lawful
process is slow. But sooner or later we shall have a
majority – and after that Germany."
Hitler - while in prison in 1924
Hitler realized the Nazis lacked was a recognizable symbol or flag. In 1920, Hitler chose the symbol which remains
the most infamous in history, the swastika. It was not something Hitler invented, but had seen it as a boy when
he attended the Benedictine monastery school in Austria. The monastery was decorated with woodwork that
included swastikas. They had also been seen among the Freikorps and appeared before as an emblem used by
anti-Semitic (Jewish) parties. But when it was placed inside a white circle on a red background, it provided a
powerful, recognizable symbol that helped Hitler's party gain popularity. Hitler described the symbol: "In the
red we see the social idea of the movement, in the white the national idea, in the swastika the mission to
struggle for the victory of Aryan man and at the same time the victory of the idea of creative work, which is
eternally anti-Semitic and will always be anti-Semitic."
Philip Gavin, Historian.
"Vengeance! German nation! Today in the Hall of Mirrors a disgraceful treaty is signed.
Never forget it. There will be vengeance for the shame of 1919."
German Newspaper, Deutsche Zeitung, headline, 1919.
Hitler’s Contribution Significance
Treaty of Versailles Significance
Economic Depression Significance
Make
significance
summary notes
and rank
importance
1 – 6.
The Munich Putsch Significance
Other Factors Significance
Enabling Law Significance
Steps to Dictatorship - sum up + link main factors
Review - the reasons for Hitler’s rise to power and explore: the relationship between factors
1: The Treaty Of Versailles
3: Hitler’s Contribution
4 : The Economic Depression
2: The Munich Putsch
5: Decision To Appoint Chancellor
6: The Enabling Law
Steps to Dictatorship - sum up + link main factors
Review - the reasons for Hitler’s rise to power and explore: the relationship between factors
1: The Treaty Of Versailles
2: The Munich Putsch
1: Bitterness
1: National Publicity
2: Hyperinflation
2: Reflect ( Book )
3: Weak Weimar
3: New Strategy
5: Decision To Appoint Chancellor
3: Hitler’s Leadership + Oratory
1: Party Image
1: Closer To Hind’burg
2: Created SA
2: Can Call Elections
3: Oratory
3: Use State Resources
4 : The Economic Depression
6: The Enabling Law ( ended democracy )
1: Nazi Propaganda
1: One Party State
2: Seats in Reichstag
2: Ban Trade Unions
3: Weimar Failures
3: Power Of Arrest
5 Square Puzzle
Solution
Jan 1919
Propaganda
Opportunity
Created
Bitterness
And Anger
In Hitler +
Germans
Treaty Of
Versailles
Weimar
Weakened +
Unpopular
1929
Propaganda
Opportunity
Long Term
Economic
Damage
Broke the
Weimar
Government
Useful
Material For
Propaganda
Later On
Gave Hitler
Time To Reflect
And Adapt
Strategy
Munich
Putsch
National
Publicity
Impressed Some
In Germany
Nov 1923
Gave Hitler
Power To
Make Laws +
Increase Police
Powers
Economic
Depression
One Party
State - all
political
opposition
removed
The
Enabling
Law
Zero Seats In
The Reichstag
As
Democracy
Ended
Troublesome
Trade Unions
Banned
12-230
Seats In The
Reichstag
Hitler In Place
To Pressure
Hindenburg
After The
Reichstag Fire.
People Wanted
Hope And
Solutions
A Very Small
Increase In Seats
By 1924
March 1933
1933
Hitler’s Rise To Power
5 contributing factors
Allowed Hitler
To Use State
Resources For
Own
Decision To
Make
Chancellor
Used This
Position As A
Platform For
Final Power
Grab.
Jan 1933
Legitimised
The Nazi
Party
5 Square Puzzle Set
Propaganda
Opportunity
Zero Seats In
The Reichstag
As
Democracy
Ended
5 Square Puzzle Set
Legitimised
The Nazi
Party
Weimar
Weakened +
Unpopular
Created
Bitterness
And Anger
In Hitler +
Germans
Treaty Of
Versailles
Useful
Material For
Propaganda
Later On
The
Enabling
Law
Created
Bitterness
And Anger
In Hitler +
Germans
12-230
Seats In The
Reichstag
Propaganda
Opportunity
Long Term
Economic
Damage
Gave Hitler
Power To
Make Laws +
Increase Police
Powers
Gave Hitler
Time To Reflect
And Adapt
Strategy
People Wanted
Hope And
Solutions
Economic
Depression
Broke the
Weimar
Government
Munich
Putsch
National
Publicity
Impressed Some
In Germany
A Very Small
Increase In Seats
By 1924
Used This
Position As A
Platform For
Final Power
Grab.
Allowed Hitler
To Use State
Resources For
Own
Propaganda
Opportunity
Zero Seats In
The Reichstag
As
Democracy
Ended
Legitimised
The Nazi
Party
Weimar
Weakened +
Unpopular
Treaty Of
Versailles
Useful
Material For
Propaganda
Later On
The
Enabling
Law
12-230
Seats In The
Reichstag
Propaganda
Opportunity
Long Term
Economic
Damage
Gave Hitler
Power To
Make Laws +
Increase Police
Powers
Troublesome
Trade Unions
Banned
Gave Hitler
Time To Reflect
And Adapt
Strategy
People Wanted
Hope And
Solutions
Economic
Depression
Troublesome
Trade Unions
Banned
One Party
State - all
political
opposition
removed
Broke the
Weimar
Government
Munich
Putsch
Decision To
Make
Chancellor
National
Publicity
Impressed Some
In Germany
A Very Small
Increase In Seats
By 1924
Used This
Position As A
Platform For
Final Power
Grab.
Allowed Hitler
To Use State
Resources For
Own
One Party
State - all
political
opposition
removed
Decision To
Make
Chancellor
Jan 1919
5 Square Puzzle
Frame
March 1933
1929
Jan 1933
Hitler’s Rise To Power
5 contributing factors
Nov 1923
Hitler In Place
To Pressure
Hindenburg
After The
Reichstag Fire
1933
The Rise Of Hitler Timeline ... 1919 - 1934
Review: the key dates, events and factors that helped Hitler to seal his dictatorship
Add headings - Golden Age, NOTLK, Prison,
Global Depression, Munich Putsch, Treaty of Versailles,
Hitler in WW1, Growing Popularity, Made Chancellor,
Hindenburg Dies, Reichstag Fire, Enabling Law.
Long Term Factor
Squeezed too hard?
Revolution
New Ideas
Nazis in the wilderness
Loans Recalled
1914 - 1918
Jan 1919
1923
1924
1924 - 1929
October 1929
Effective Propaganda
Unlikely Appointment
Another opportunity
The end of democracy
1929 -1932
Jan 1933
Feb 1933
March 1933
Another threat gone
June 1934
Dictatorship!
Aug 1934
The Rise Of Hitler Timeline ... 1919 - 1934
Review: the key dates, events and factors that helped Hitler to seal his dictatorship
Hitler in WW1
Treaty Of Versailles
Munich Putsch
Prison
A Golden Age ?
Global Depression
Long Term Factor
Squeezed too hard?
Revolution
New Ideas
Nazis in the wilderness
Loans Recalled
1914 - 1918
Jan 1919
1923
1924
1924 - 1929
October 1929
Growing Popularity
Chancellor
Reichstag Fire
Enabling Law
NOTLK
Hindenburg Dies
Effective Propaganda
Unlikely Appointment
Another opportunity
The end of democracy
Another threat gone
Dictatorship!
1929 -1932
Jan 1933
Feb 1933
March 1933
June 1934
Aug 1934
The Rise Of Hitler Multiple Choice Review
Questions may have multiple answers.
1
A
The Nazi Party.
My score is
11
Hitler viewed the Global Depression as...
Naughty Aryan Social Party
A
B
Nationalist Socialist German Workers’ Party
B
A kick between the legs
C
Social Democrat Party
C
A wonderful propaganda opportunity
D
Nationalist Conservative Workers’ Party
D
A terrible thing to happen at this time
2
What did the Nazi Party Stand For In 1920?
An opportunity and a gift
12
What solutions did the Nazis offer ?
A
Free education for gifted and talented children
A
Promises and lies to all classes
B
Removing Jews from public jobs
B
Promoting the values of strong SA
C
Putting Jews into concentration camps
C
Creating jobs building roads and other public works
D
Increased welfare (pensions) for the elderly
D
Reducing taxes
3
Roles of the SA
13
Nazi Methods 1929-33
A
To ensure elections were fair
A
Increasing violence from the SA
B
To intimidate political opponents
B
Attacking the weaknesses of the Weimar Government
C
To start fights at Nazi Party meetings
C
Increasing propaganda
D
To promote a strong party image and identity
D
Making use of new technology such as radio
4
Describe the Munich Putsch ; order 1-4
14
Nazi Reichstag % seats in November 1932
Hitler blamed the government for the problems in Germany
A
21%
After being betrayed by von Khar, Hitler and the Nazi marched on Munich
B
17%
The Putsch was Hitler’s attempt to overthrow the Weimar Government in 1923
C
37%
16 Nazi were killed and Hitler was rested and put on trial
D
51%
5
How did the failed Munich Putsch help Hitler?
15
Put the following intro chronological order ; 1-4
It gave him time to reflect and change his ideas
A
The Enabling Act
B
The trial allowed him to get national publicity
B
Hitler appointed Chancellor
C
He wrote his book Mein Kampf
C
The Reichstag fire
D
A huge increase in support from the German people
D
The power struggle between von Papen and von Schliecher
A
6
Why did the Nazis achieve little success before 1929?
16
Why was the Enabling Law passed?
A
The Weimar Government had increased success after 1923
A
Hitler promised it was a temporary measure
B
The failure of illegal methods
B
Communists not allowed to vote
C
The Nazi policies were seen as too weak
C
The Catholic party was banned from voting
D
Hitler was in prison
D
The SA intimidated politicians
7
Nazi % seats in the Reichstag in May 1928?
17
Why did Hitler destroy his SA?
A
3%
A
The regular army was more powerful
B
10%
B
The SA was too large and unruly
C
25%
C
The SA were too close with big business owners
D
48%
D
Their leaders, Ernst Rohm, was seen as a possible threat
8
How did the Nazi change their methods 1923-1928?
18
Describe the Night Of The Long Knives : 1-4
A
Promises and lies to their audience
During 72 hr period hundreds of SA leaders and other enemies arrested
B
Becoming more violent
Ernst Rohm was given the chance of suicide but refused
C
They aimed t0 gain power legally, via the Reichstag
The NOTLK was the destruction of the SA in June, 1934
D
Obtaining support from wealthy, big business and Right Wing contacts
After Rohm’s murder the SA was later merged with the real German army
9
Put the following intro chronological order : 1-4
10
19
Long term ( LT ) or short term ( ST) factors behind Hitler's rise
The Wall Street Crash
The Munich Putsch
The Treaty Of Versailles signed
The power struggle between von Papan and von Schleicher
The Global Depression
The Treaty Of Versailles
The Munich Putsch
The Enabling Law
Weimar Government reaction to the Global Depression
20
Consolidating his power 1933-34 : put into order (1-4)
A
Increasing wages
The Army swore and oath of loyally
B
Increasing taxes
He destroyed the SA
C
Print more money
He combing the roles of President and Chancellor
D
Decreasing welfare payments
Hindenburg died
/
The Rise Of Hitler Multiple Choice Answers
Questions may have multiple answers.
1
A
The Nazi Party.
My score is
11
Hitler viewed the Global Depression as ...
Naughty Aryan Social Party
A
B
Nationalist Socialist German Workers’ Party
B
A kick between the legs
C
Social Democrat Party
C
A wonderful propaganda opportunity
D
Nationalist Conservative Workers’ Party
D
A terrible thing to happen at this time
2
What did the Nazi Party Stand For In 1920?
An opportunity and a gift
12
What solutions did the Nazis offer ?
A
Free education for gifted and talented children
A
Promises and lies to all classes
B
Removing Jews from public jobs
B
Promoting the values of strong SA
C
Putting Jews into concentration camps
C
Creating jobs building roads and other public works
D
Increased welfare ( pensions ) for the elderly
D
Reducing taxes
3
Roles of the SA
13
Nazi Methods 1929 -33
A
To ensure elections were fair
A
Increasing violence from the SA
B
To intimidate political opponents
B
Attacking the weaknesses of the Weimar Government
C
To start fights at Nazi Party meetings
C
Increasing propaganda
D
To promote a strong party image and identity
D
Making use of new technology such as radio
4
Describe the Munich Putsch ; logical order 1-4
14
Nazi Reichstag % seats in November 1932
2
Hitler blamed the government for the problems in Germany
A
21%
3
After being betrayed by von Khar, Hitler and the Nazi marched on Munich
B
17%
1
The Putsch was Hitler’s attempt to overthrow the Weimar Government in 1923
C
37%
4
16 Nazi were killed and Hitler was rested and put on trial
D
51%
5
How did the failed Munich Putsch help Hitler?
15
/
Put the following intro chronological order ; 1-4
It gave him time to reflect and change his ideas
A
The Enabling Act
4
B
The trial allowed him to get national publicity
B
Hitler appointed Chancellor
2
C
He wrote his book Mein Kampf
C
The Reichstag fire
3
D
A huge increase in support from the German people
D
The power struggle between von Papen and von Schliecher
1
A
6
Why did the Nazis achieve little success before 1929?
16
Why was the Enabling Law passed?
A
The Weimar Government had increased success after 1923
A
Hitler promised it was a temporary measure
B
The failure of illegal methods
B
Communists not allowed to vote
C
The Nazi policies were seen as too weak
C
The Catholic party was banned from voting
D
Hitler was in prison
D
The SA intimidated politicians
7
Nazi % seats in the Reichstag in May 1928?
17
Why did Hitler destroy his SA?
A
3%
A
The regular army was more powerful
B
10%
B
The SA was too large and unruly
C
25%
C
The SA were too close with big business owners
D
48%
D
Their leaders, Ernst Rohm, was seen as a possible threat
8
How did the Nazi change their methods 1923-1928?
18
Describe the Night Of The Long Knives : 1-4
A
Promises and lies to their audience
During 72 hr period hundreds of SA leaders and other enemies arrested
3
B
Becoming more violent
Ernst Rohm was given the chance of suicide but refused
2
C
They aimed to gain power legally, via the Reichstag
The NOTLK was the destruction of the SA in June, 1934
1
D
Obtaining support from wealthy, big business and Right Wing contacts
After Rohm’s murder the SA was later merged with the real German army
4
9
Put the following intro chronological order : 1-4
19
Long term ( LT ) or short term ( ST) factors behind Hitler's rise
3
The Wall Street Crash
The Munich Putsch
LT
1
The Treaty Of Versailles signed
The power struggle between von Papan and von Schleicher
ST
4
The Global Depression
The Treaty Of Versailles
LT
2
The Munich Putsch
The Enabling Law
ST
10
Weimar Government reaction to the Global Depression
20
Consolidating his power 1933-34 : put into order (1-4)
A
Increasing wages
The Army swore and oath of loyally
4
B
Increasing taxes
He destroyed the SA
1
C
Print more money
He combing the roles of President and Chancellor
3
D
Decreasing welfare payments
Hindenburg died
2
Questions, feedback or suggestions most welcome.
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