Understanding the Enabling Act and Nazi Control

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GCSE
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Understanding the Enabling Act and Nazi Control

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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

The Enabling Act, officially called the "Law to Remedy the Distress of the People and the State," was passed on 23 March 1933. It gave Hitler and his government the power to enact laws without the Reichstag's approval. This law was crucial in establishing a dictatorship because it allowed Hitler to suppress opposition and control the German government.

Totalitarian State: A system where the government has total control over many aspects of life, often using propaganda, censorship, and repression.

Dictatorship: A form of government where power is concentrated in one leader or a small group, often obtained and maintained by force.

Propaganda: Information used to promote a political cause or point of view, often biased or misleading.

Repression: The use of force or threats to control or suppress opposition.

Consolidation of Power: The process by which a leader strengthens their control over a country, often through laws, propaganda, and suppression of opposition.

1.
Define the following terms: Enabling Act, totalitarian state, and repression. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the significance of the Enabling Act in Nazi Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of different historians on the passing of the Enabling Act. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline how the Enabling Act helped Hitler consolidate power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how propaganda might have been used to support the passing of the Enabling Act. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Write a short paragraph explaining the process through which the Enabling Act was passed. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare how the Enabling Act affected opposition groups and democracy in Germany. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Summarise the main effects of the Enabling Act on Nazi Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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