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The Rise of Nazi Control: The Enabling Act

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GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the Enabling Act and its role in establishing Nazi dictatorship.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Nazi Control
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Enabling Act
#Explain the reasons why the Enabling Act was passed
#Compare different perspectives on the impact of the Enabling Act
#Analyse the short-term and long-term consequences of the Enabling Act

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The Rise of Nazi Control: The Enabling Act

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Grade GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
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Introduction to the Enabling Act

Source A: Speech by Adolf Hitler in the Reichstag, 1933

'The German people have entrusted me with the authority to restore order and rebuild our nation. The Enabling Act will grant me the necessary powers to do so.' Provenance: Speech delivered by Hitler during parliamentary debate, 1933.

1.
Explain why Hitler believed the Enabling Act was necessary for Germany. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Hitler and his opponents on the Enabling Act. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the Enabling Act

Source B: Economic Crisis and Political Instability in Germany, 1932-1933

'Germany was suffering from severe economic hardship, unemployment, and political unrest, which created a climate of fear and uncertainty.' Provenance: Historical analysis by a modern historian.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the passing of the Enabling Act. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic and political factors influenced the decision to pass the Enabling Act. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of the Enabling Act

Source C: Newspaper Report, 1933

'The passage of the Enabling Act marked the end of democracy in Germany, allowing Hitler to rule by decree.' Provenance: Contemporary newspaper reporting.

1.
Explain the immediate consequences of the Enabling Act for German democracy. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the long-term consequences of the Enabling Act for Germany and the wider world. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how the Enabling Act helped Hitler consolidate power in Germany. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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