information or ideas that are spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions; media that is designed to promote a particular political agenda

a state of moral or cultural decline, often associated with excessive indulgence, luxury, or a lack of discipline

The growth in support for the Nazi Party

History

Germany before the First World War

Industrialisation, social reform and the growth of socialism

Germany’s naval ambitions before the First World War

The First World War and the German Revolution

The Weimar Republic

Early unrest and the Treaty of Versailles

The putsches of 1919-23

1923, the Ruhr and hyperinflation

Economic recovery under Stresemann

Stresemann's international achievements

Weimar culture 1924-29

The growth of unemployment and rise in support for the Communist Party

How Hitler became Chancellor of Germany

The Reichstag Fire and the Enabling Act

Hitler's creation of a dictatorship

The Nazi police state

The Nazi Party and religion

Goebbels and propaganda in Nazi Germany

Opposition and resistance to Hitler and the Nazi Party

Women in Nazi Germany

Young people in Nazi Germany

Employment in Nazi Germany

Work and life in Nazi Germany

The Nazi economy and WW2

Nazi racial ideology and the treatment of minorities

The persecution of Jews

The Final Solution

In this unit pupils undergo a period study that provides an unfolding narrative which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the chosen period.

Period Studies

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

It had little impact on German politics, as unemployment remained low.

It led many Germans to seek strong leadership and radical solutions.

It led to increased support for the Weimar Republic as people trusted democracy.

It primarily benefited the Communist Party, while the Nazis struggled.

How did the Great Depression contribute to the rise of the Nazi Party?

by delivering passionate speeches and using modern tactics like air travel

by offering only detailed economic policies without emotional appeal

by promising to form a coalition government with democratic parties

How did Hitler make himself appear as Germany’s only hope for stability and power?

They believed Germany was becoming stronger and more disciplined.

They praised the modern art, cabarets, and liberal attitudes of the Weimar era.

They saw Weimar culture as corrupt and immoral, with excess and indulgence.

They thought Germany’s economy was too focused on military production.

Why did some Germans view Weimar Germany as being in a state of ‘decadence’?

The Nazi Party won 107 seats in the Reichstag elections.

Hitler ran against Hindenburg in the presidential election.

Starting with the earliest, sort these events into time order:

They acted as a paramilitary force that used violence to intimidate opponents.

They focused on peaceful negotiations with rival political groups.

They primarily worked on economic policies to strengthen Nazi support.

They remained a small, unorganised group with little influence on Nazi success.

What role did the SA (stormtroopers) play in Nazi political strategy?

It indicated that communism was declining as a political force.

It reassured business owners and landowners that democracy was stable.

It showed that the Nazis and Communists were forming a political alliance.

It signalled a growing fear that Communists could take control of Germany.

Why did the presence of 100 Communist deputies in the Reichstag alarm some Germans?

During the economic crash, Germany’s parliament was paralysed by disagreement, leading to the use of the emergency powers under {{}}, which fuelled public discontent and weakened faith in democracy.

deepened the economic crisis through spending cuts

promised to give control of the economy to workers

a long-lasting economic downturn with high unemployment and business failures

a period of economic growth and prosperity

a sudden and brief drop in stock market prices

What is the best definition of the term 'depression' in this historical context?

At the height of the Great Depression in 1932, approximately how many Germans were unemployed?

The KPD offered jobs to all unemployed workers.

The KPD promised to increase the power of business owners.

The KPD promised to redistribute wealth and take control of industry.

What was one reason unemployed workers were attracted to the Communist Party?

Many conservatives supported Hitler to prevent a Communist revolution.

The KPD helped Hitler win the 1932 election.

The Nazis allied with the Communists to overthrow the Weimar government.

The Weimar government banned Communist rallies.

How did fear of communism contribute to Hitler’s rise to power?

The growth in support for the Nazi Party

Lesson outcome

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