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Night of the Long Knives: Nazi Power Consolidation

History
GCSE / Year 11 / Grade 10
6 questions
~12 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the events and significance of the Night of the Long Knives within Nazi Germany.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Nazi Control
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Night of Long Knives
#Explain the causes and events of the Night of the Long Knives
#Compare different perspectives on Hitler's actions
#Analyse the impact of the purge on Nazi control and Hitler's leadership

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Night of the Long Knives: Nazi Power Consolidation

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Grade GCSE / Year 11 / Grade 10
A

Introduction to the Night of the Long Knives

Source A: Nazi Propaganda Poster (1934)

'The Nazi Party stands united and strong, protected by our leader, Adolf Hitler.' Provenance: Official Nazi propaganda issued shortly after the event.

1.
Outline the main purpose of Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Source A with what you know about the events of the Night of the Long Knives. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the Night of the Long Knives

Historian View:

'Hitler feared the SA's growing power and its potential to challenge his leadership. The SA's leader, Ernst Röhm, was seen as a threat because of his ambitions and radical views.' Provenance: Historian analysis from a modern textbook.

1.
Explain why Hitler decided to carry out the purge based on the historian's view. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons for the purge with the actual events that took place during the Night of the Long Knives. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Impact of the Night of the Long Knives

Source B: Testimony of a Nazi Official

'The purge reassured the German Army and the German people that Hitler was in control and would defend the nation.' Provenance: Official report from a Nazi government document.

1.
Explain how Source B shows the impact of the Night of the Long Knives. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the significance of the Night of the Long Knives for Hitler’s leadership. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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