Essay Planning: Hitler's Rise to Power and the Impact of the Great Depression

History
Year 11 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students in planning an essay about how the Great Depression contributed to Hitler's rise to power in Germany. It breaks down the essay into key points and provides scaffolded questions to develop understanding and analysis.

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Essay Planning: Hitler's Rise to Power and the Impact of the Great Depression

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Essay Planning: Hitler's Rise to Power and the Great Depression

Essay Title: How did the Great Depression contribute to Hitler's rise to power in Germany?

Use the following questions to plan your essay:

1. Introductory thesis statement:

Outline your overall argument about the link between the Great Depression and Hitler’s rise.

2. Point 1: Explain how the economic hardship created by the Great Depression helped Hitler gain support.

Consider the effects of unemployment, poverty, and public discontent.

3. Point 2: Analyse how Hitler exploited these economic problems through propaganda and political tactics.

Think about speeches, propaganda, and promises made to the German people.

4. Counter-argument: Compare other factors that contributed to Hitler’s rise, such as the Treaty of Versailles or political instability.

Consider whether these factors were more influential or less significant.

5. Conclusion: Outline your view on the importance of the Great Depression in Hitler’s rise to power.

Summarise your main points and state your overall judgement.

1.
What is the main argument or thesis you will present in your essay about the Great Depression and Hitler’s rise?
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the economic hardship caused by the Great Depression helped Hitler gain support in Germany.
[3 marks]
3.
Outline how Hitler exploited the economic situation through propaganda and political tactics.
[3 marks]
4.
Compare the impact of the Treaty of Versailles with the Great Depression on Hitler’s rise to power.
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the economic conditions during the Great Depression helped create the political environment that allowed Hitler to rise.
[6 marks]
6.
Explain the role of propaganda in helping Hitler gain support during the economic crisis.
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the influence of economic factors with political factors such as instability and weak government in Hitler’s rise.
[4 marks]
8.
Summarise your view on the importance of the Great Depression in Hitler’s rise to power.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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