Nazi Germany 1933-1945: Causes, Control, and Consequences

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GCSE
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~24 mins
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A comprehensive worksheet exploring the rise and impact of Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945, including key events, sources, and analysis skills.

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Nazi Germany 1933-1945: Causes, Control, and Consequences

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Grade GCSE
A

Historical Context

Read the background information carefully and consider the key factors leading to Nazi Germany's rise.
B

Section A: Knowledge Recall

Answer the following questions about Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945.
1.
When did Adolf Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
[1 mark]
A1929
B1933
C1939
D1945
2.
Which event marked the beginning of Nazi consolidation of power?
[1 mark]
AThe Night of the Long Knives
BThe Enabling Act
CThe Reichstag Fire
DKristallnacht
3.
Name one propaganda tool used by the Nazi regime.
[2 marks]
4.
Describe the purpose of the Nuremberg Laws.
[2 marks]
5.
In what year did Germany invade Poland, starting WWII?
[2 marks]
C

Section B: Source Analysis

Read each source carefully and answer the questions about its purpose, reliability, and message.
1.
Source: A Nazi propaganda poster depicting Jews as enemies of Germany. What is the purpose of this poster?
[3 marks]
2.
Source: Excerpt from a speech by Hitler, 1939: 'Germany’s destiny is to expand its living space.' Who is the intended audience, and what is the message?
[3 marks]
3.
Evaluate the reliability of this Nazi propaganda source.
[4 marks]
D

Section C: Explanation

Write detailed explanations for the following questions, using appropriate historical terminology.
1.
Explain why the Nazi Party was able to gain support in Germany during the early 1930s.
[4 marks]
2.
Describe how the Nazi regime used propaganda and censorship to control public opinion.
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the Night of the Long Knives in consolidating Hitler’s power.
[4 marks]
E

Section D: Extended Writing

Answer the following essay-style question, providing a balanced argument with evidence.
1.
To what extent was the economic recovery of Germany in the 1930s responsible for the rise of Nazi support?
[12 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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