The Night of Long Knives: Causes and Consequences
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the Night of Long Knives, helping students understand its significance in consolidating Nazi power.
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The Night of Long Knives: Causes and Consequences
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Introduction to the Night of Long Knives
Source A: Excerpt from a historian's analysis
'The Night of Long Knives in 1934 was a brutal purge orchestrated by Hitler to consolidate his power by eliminating potential rivals within the Nazi Party, especially the SA leadership.' Provenance: Historian John Smith, 'Hitler's Rise', 2010.
Causes of the Night of Long Knives
Source B: Excerpt from a Nazi Party document
'The SA's increasing power and violent tactics threatened the stability of the Nazi regime. Their influence must be curbed.' Provenance: Official Nazi Party document, 1934.
Immediate and Long-term Effects
Source C: Excerpt from a government report
'Following the purge, Hitler's grip on power was solidified. The Nazi regime became more brutal, and opposition was suppressed.' Provenance: Official German government report, 1935.
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