Hitler's Rise to Power during the Great Depression

History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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~16 mins
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Hitler's Rise to Power during the Great Depression

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Timeline of Hitler's Rise to Power and the Impact of the Great Depression

Source A: Economic Collapse in Germany

'The stock market crash in 1929 led to a severe economic downturn in Germany, causing mass unemployment and poverty. Support for extremist parties, including the Nazis, grew rapidly as people looked for solutions.' Provenance: Report from a German newspaper, 1930.

Source B: Nazi Propaganda Poster

'Join the Nazi Party and restore Germany’s greatness!' Provenance: Nazi Party propaganda poster, 1932.

1.
Outline how the Great Depression affected Germany's economy and its people. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the support for the Nazi Party and the Communist Party in the early 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how the Nazi propaganda poster (Source B) might have influenced people's support for Hitler. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse the sequence of key events from the stock market crash in 1929 to Hitler becoming Chancellor in 1933. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain why the economic problems of the Great Depression helped Hitler gain power. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare how the Nazi Party and other political parties responded to the economic crisis. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the key events that led to Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the significance of the Great Depression in Hitler’s rise to power. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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