Nazi Germany 1933-1945: Causes, Control, and Consequences
History
GCSE
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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
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Historical Context
Read the background information carefully and consider the key factors leading to Nazi Germany's rise.
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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?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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