Depth Study B: Germany 1918-1945 (Unit 2 - Hitler's Rise To Power)

Question 1

Describe the events of the Beer Hall Putsch. [5]

Answer 1

• Hitler seized a government building.
• He tried to persuade Von Kahr to join him.
• He failed and returned home.
• The Nazi’s marched on the capital but were fired upon by the army.
• Hitler was arrested.

Question 2

Explain a benefit of Hitler’s trial. [2]

Answer 2

He had presented a speech which was highly reported [1]

which gained the party more popularity [2]

Question 3

How much time did Hitler serve in Prison? [2]

Answer 3

Given 5 years [1] but served nine months [2]

Question 4

What was the SA? [1]

Answer 4

The Nazi’s paramilitary wing [1]

Question 5

What benefits did the SA bring to German soldiers? [4]

Answer 5

• A purpose (Something to fight for) [1]
• Hot meals every day. [1]
• A uniform. [1]
• SA Hostels to stay in. [1]

Question 6

What was the reason for campaigning against the Young’s plan? [2]

Answer 6

The young’s plan implied acceptance of the war guilt [1], therefore ending it would gain popularity among the parties. [1]

Question 7

Explain how Hitler took advantage of the Great Depression to gain more popularity [6]

Answer 7

Propaganda [1] which would present Hitler’s messages and praise for Hitler [1]

Speeches [1] which would persuade citizens to support the Nazi party because of Hitler’s promises [1]

Violence [1] to frequently beat up communists and assert their dominance in Germany using the SA and SS [1]

Question 8

Describe the events of the Reichstag fire [4]

Answer 8

The Reichstag was burned down [1]
A communist was blamed for the burning [1]
Hitler persuaded Hindenburg to use Article 48 [1]
Nazi opponents were arrested [1]

Question 9

Describe the events of the Enabling act [4]