supports a system based on a very powerful leader, state control and being extremely proud of country and race, and, in which, political opposition is not allowed

a sudden and often violent attempt to overthrow a government, usually carried out by a small group

related to Bavaria, a state in southern Germany, which had its own local government based in Munich, the state capital

the English translation of 'Mein Kampf', a book written by Hitler while in prison, in which he outlined his life story, political beliefs and plans for Germany’s future

The Munich Putsch

History

In this unit, pupils study a modern society and the issues that affected it in great depth over a shorter period. They learn about the key events, developments, people and stories that shaped this modern society over a period of around twenty to thirty years.

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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.

What crises in 1923 contributed to the Munich Putsch?

Complete the sentence with the correct missing word: Hitler was inspired by the Italian dictator Benito {{}}, whose followers had staged a ‘March on Rome’.

Starting with the earliest, sort these events into chronological order.

The Bavarian leaders withdrew their support.

The Nazis had superior weapons and numbers.

Bavarian authorities wanted to control the outcome and hide their involvement.

Hitler requested to be tried in his hometown.

The trial had to take place where the crime was committed.

Why was Hitler’s trial held in Munich instead of another city?

Complete the sentence with the correct missing word: One reason Hitler moved from {{}} to Germany in 1913 was that he saw himself as German.

He accidentally attended a meeting while looking for .

He wanted to promote democracy and liberal ideas.

He was assigned by the army to investigate the group.

He was invited by Anton Drexler to attend.

Why did Hitler initially attend meetings of the German Workers’ Party (DAP)?

by banning all newspapers that opposed the Nazis

by focusing only on economic policies for workers

by using speeches, symbols and media to spread Nazi ideology

How did Hitler use propaganda to expand the Nazi Party?

Match each Nazi leader with their role in the early Nazi Party.

to attack political opponents and protect Nazi meetings

What was one of the main purposes of the SA (Sturmabteilung)?

Germany had been betrayed by weak politicians and Jews.

Germany needed a strong and unified nation.

The Treaty of Versailles should be defended.

Which of the following were key messages in Hitler’s speeches?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz