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The Significance of the Enabling Act in Nazi Germany

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to the significance of the Enabling Act in consolidating Nazi power. Students will analyze different factors, rank their importance, and justify their choices.

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#History
#History
#Nazi Control
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Enabling Act
#Identify key factors that made the Enabling Act significant in Nazi Germany
#Compare the importance of different factors
#Explain how specific factors contributed to the success of the Enabling Act

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The Significance of the Enabling Act in Nazi Germany

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
A

Introduction to the Enabling Act

The Enabling Act, passed in March 1933, was a crucial step in Hitler's consolidation of power. It allowed Hitler to enact laws without the Reichstag's approval, effectively giving him dictatorial powers.

Source A: Excerpt from a historian

'The Enabling Act marked the legal end of democracy in Germany. It was a turning point that allowed Hitler to dismantle political opposition and establish a totalitarian state.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 2005.

1.
Explain why the Enabling Act was important for Hitler's control of Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of political and social factors in enabling Hitler to pass the Enabling Act. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Categorizing Factors Affecting the Enabling Act

Students will examine different factors and categorize them as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious.

Source B: Summary of factors

  • Political: Weak opposition, use of intimidation
  • Social: Public support, fear of communism
  • Economic: Unemployment, economic instability
  • Religious: Support from some church leaders, propaganda linking religion with nationalism
1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - Use of propaganda and intimidation tactics - High unemployment and economic instability - Support from some church leaders - Public fear of communism (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline why economic factors helped Hitler gain support to pass the Enabling Act. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Ranking the Factors

Students will decide which factors were most significant in enabling Hitler to pass the Enabling Act and justify their ranking.

1.
Which was MORE significant in enabling Hitler to pass the Enabling Act: political weakness or social support? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Analyzing the Impact of Factors

Students analyze how different factors worked together to enable the passing of the Enabling Act.

1.
Analyze how the combination of political and social factors helped Hitler pass the Enabling Act. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
E

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on which factors you believe were most important in enabling Hitler to pass the Enabling Act and explain your reasoning.

1.
Which factor do you think was most significant in enabling Hitler to pass the Enabling Act? Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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