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The Night of the Long Knives: Significance & Factors

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet exploring the significance of the Night of the Long Knives and the various factors that contributed to it.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Nazi Control
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Night of Long Knives
#Analyze the different factors that led to the Night of the Long Knives
#Compare the significance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Justify the importance of specific factors using evidence
#Explain how these factors influenced Hitler's actions and control over Nazi Germany

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The Night of the Long Knives: Significance & Factors

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
A

Introduction to the Night of the Long Knives

Source A: Historical overview

'The Night of the Long Knives was a pivotal event in Nazi Germany, where Hitler purged the SA leadership and other political opponents to consolidate his power.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, 2005.

1.
Explain why the Night of the Long Knives was an important event for Hitler's control over Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the political and social factors that contributed to the Night of the Long Knives. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Categorizing Factors Influencing the Event

Source B: Excerpt from a historian's analysis

'The economic instability of the Weimar Republic created an environment where extremist movements gained support, but it was the political ambition of Hitler and the Nazi leadership that ultimately drove the violence of 1934.' Provenance: Academic journal article, 2010.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - The fear of losing control over the Nazi Party - Economic hardship caused by the Great Depression - The desire to suppress opposition from the Catholic Church - The influence of nationalist religious groups
[4 marks]
2.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in leading to the Night of the Long Knives? Justify your choice with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Analyzing the Significance of Various Factors

Source C: Excerpt from a historian's opinion

'While economic instability created a fertile ground for extremist ideologies, it was Hitler’s political ambitions that primarily motivated the violent purge of 1934.' Provenance: Modern history analysis, 2018.

1.
Outline the main reasons why Hitler decided to carry out the Night of the Long Knives. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of economic and political factors on Hitler’s decision to act in 1934. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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