related to a system of beliefs or ideas, often political or philosophical

meaning ‘leader’; a concept used by Hitler to establish himself as the absolute authority of the Nazi Party, promoting total control by a single leader as a solution to political instability

The NSDAP's 'lean years'

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

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.

abandoning politics and focusing on 'Mein Kampf'

pursuing a legal path to power through elections

What strategy did Hitler adopt after 1924 to gain power?

Hitler eliminated socialist elements from the Nazi Party.

Hitler lost control of the party to Gregor Strasser.

The Nazi Party split into two separate groups.

What was a key outcome of the 1926 Bamberg Conference?

Which German word did Hitler use to emphasise his total control over the Nazi Party?

The Nazi Party won 12 seats in the Reichstag.

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

by securing American loans through the Dawes Plan

How did Gustav Stresemann help stabilise the German economy in the mid-1920s?

It declined as economic stability reduced the appeal of extremism.

It grew rapidly among urban workers who benefited from the recovery.

It remained the same, with consistent electoral success.

What happened to Nazi support during Germany’s economic recovery in the mid-1920s?

He convinced the Weimar government to support Hitler.

He provided financial support for the putsch.

His reputation as a former wartime commander gave the Nazis credibility.

How did General Erich Ludendorff’s support benefit the Nazi Party?

They successfully overthrew the Weimar government.

They were confronted by armed police and defeated.

What happened when Hitler and his 2000 supporters marched toward the city centre, during the Munich Putsch?

The Nazi Party was banned and Hitler was jailed.

What were the short-term consequences of the Munich Putsch?

a supporter of state control and banning political opposition

Match the following terms with their correct definitions.

Complete the sentence with the correct missing word: Hitler hoped that by seizing control of Munich, he would have control of the {{}} government, and from there, overthrow the Weimar Republic.

It gave him national fame and a new strategy to gain power legally.

It led to the permanent end of the Nazi Party.

It made him governor after Kahr lost the position.

How did Hitler’s trial after the Munich Putsch help him in the long-term?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz