Nazi Control: The Night of Long Knives

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GCSE
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Nazi Control: The Night of Long Knives

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Source A: Excerpt from a Nazi official's report, 1934

'The Night of Long Knives was a decisive action to eliminate the SA's leadership and secure Hitler's power. It was necessary to prevent a potential uprising and to appease the German Army.' Provenance: Official report written by a Nazi government official, 1934.

1.
Define the term 'Night of Long Knives'. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain why Hitler ordered the Night of Long Knives. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of the Nazi official's report and a critic's view on the Night of Long Knives. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the impact of the Night of Long Knives on Nazi control over Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the event contributed to the establishment of a totalitarian regime. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Write a brief summary of the significance of the Night of Long Knives in Nazi Germany. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the role of the German Army and the SA before and after the Night of Long Knives. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Outline the main reasons Hitler gave for the Night of Long Knives. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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