Hitler's Rise to Power: The Impact of the Great Depression

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GCSE Grade 8 / Year 11
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Hitler's Rise to Power: The Impact of the Great Depression

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 11
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Source Analysis: The Great Depression and Hitler's Rise

Source A: Economic Hardship and Political Change

"The economic crisis that gripped Germany after 1929 created widespread despair and instability. Unemployment soared, reaching over 6 million by 1932, and many Germans lost faith in the Weimar Republic's ability to solve their problems. During this period, extremist parties like the Nazi Party gained significant support, promising to restore Germany's greatness and provide stability. Hitler exploited this economic hardship by blaming Jews, communists, and the Treaty of Versailles for Germany’s suffering, appealing to those desperate for change. The Nazi rise was thus closely linked to the economic turmoil of the Great Depression, which undermined confidence in traditional political parties and amplified support for radical solutions." Provenance: Historian John Doe, 2020, History textbook excerpt

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Explain what Source A says about how the Great Depression affected Germany's politics. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Compare the origin and purpose of Source A. How do these affect its usefulness? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Analyse how the economic conditions described in Source A might have helped Hitler gain support. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
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Outline the main reasons why the Great Depression helped Hitler rise to power, based on Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Compare the perspective in Source A with what you know about the impact of the Great Depression on Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Explain how the purpose of Source A influences what information it presents. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Analyse the limitations of Source A in understanding the full reasons for Hitler’s rise. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
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Describe how the economic problems mentioned in Source A could have led to increased support for extremist parties. (3 marks)
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1/1/2026
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