Unit 2. How far did control of Germany change 1919-1945?
Focus 1. Overview of rise of Nazi Party in Weimar Germany 1919-33.Hyper-inflation baskets
The rise of the Nazi's
In this enquiry you will examine
Challenges and recovery includes the key events of 1923, including the invasion of the Ruhr, hyperinflation and the Munich Putsch; the work of Stresemann in aiding recovery of the Weimar Republic between 1924 and 1929, including the introduction of a new currency, the Dawes and Young Plans and Germany’s entry to the League of Nations. Coverage of Stresemann’s foreign policy is not required other than its significance for the domestic situation within Germany. Increasing support for the Nazi Party involves the support from different social groups in the years to 1929 and the reasons for its dramatic increase after 1929, including changes of tactics, the appeal of Hitler, the role of propaganda, the work of the SA and the economic and political consequences for Germany of the Wall Street crash of 1929. The Weimar Republic and the end of the FWW The establishment of the Weimar Republic? Why the Treaty of Versailles failed? Why the Treaty of Versailles was so unpopular. Weimar Republic. Problems and solutions The impact of the depression on Germany Why was the Weimar Republic weak How and why did Hitler become Chancellor in January 1933? The rise of Hitler podcast interview with Eric Hobsbawm a 15 year old boy in 1933
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Additional Learning Resources
Fling the Teacher...Weimar Germany
Walk the Plank...Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany Walk the Plank..The effects of the Treaty of Versailles Walk the Plank..Revolutions in Germany 1919-23 Walk the Plank..The Stresemann Years Walk the Plank..Hitlers rise to power. |
Focus 2. Overview of Nazi government control over the German people 1933-45.Government of the Third Reich
In this enquiry you will examine
Methods of control relate to both national and local groups and systems. They include the role of the SS, concentration camps and local wardens; laws restricting civil liberties; treatment of the press, political parties, churches and opposition groups and individuals, the uses of censorship, and the role of Goebbels. The purpose and effectiveness of different types of propaganda, for example films, posters, rallies. Opposition and resistance involve its nature and extent, including the significance of the White Rose Group and Pastor Niemoller. What was the Reichstag Fire February 1933? What was the Night of the Long Knives June 1934? How significant was Youth Opposition in Nazi Germany? What happened to the Churches under Hitler's Nazi regime? Nazi Germany. Opposing views Organised opposition to the Nazis How opposition was dealt with in Nazi Germany
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Additional Learning Resources
Duck Game...Germany 1919-39
Penalty shoot out....Germany 1919-39 Walk the Plank..Nazi Propaganda Penalty shoot out..Nazi Germany |
Focus 3. Overview of Nazi social impact on Germany 1933-45.Social impact of the Nazi state
In this enquiry you will examine
The impact of economic policies to reduce unemployment: the New Plan, labour service, construction of autobahns and rearmament. Changes in the standard of living for German workers, Strength Through Joy. The importance of Nazi beliefs in Aryan supremacy and the ‘master race’. The treatment of minority groups, for example Jews, gypsies and disabled people. The changes in policies during the period and the escalating discrimination and persecution including the Nuremberg Laws and Kristallnacht up to and including the ‘final solution’. How did the Nazi's plan the economy? Were workers better off under the Nazi's? How did the Nazi's reduce unemployment? The persecution of the Jews in Nazi Germany. Nazi Magazine for Women. What can we infer from these images 1941-45? Young people in Nazi Germany Why the Hitler Youth was so important
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Additional Learning Resources
Duck Game...Germany 1919-39
Penalty shoot out....Germany 1919-39 Walk the Plank..Nazi Propaganda Penalty shoot out..Nazi Germany |
And finally....cracking the Puzzle and developing my exam technique to achieve my potential in Unit 2!And finally....cracking the Puzzle and developing my exam technique to achieve my potential in Unit 2!Once you have developed your knowledge and understanding through completing the course and practising the skills of doing history in your lessons and homework, it will be important to prepare yourself for the final puzzle...the exam. In fact lets stop using the E word now and just talk about preparing for the puzzle. There are two essential aspects to this preparation.
Firstly, there is developing your memory. This is something that you can do through specific memory training exercises and revision more generally. In history we encourage the use of the Trigger Memory Activity as an initial stimulus to your memory of a whole topic both in overview and in depth. Use theses tools and others that you have developed to prepare your memory for the demands of the puzzle. Secondly you will need to think about how this particular exam is organised, the number of questions, what skills they are asking you to demonstrate, the amount of marks they are worth and the amount of time you will have to answer these questions in the puzzle. There will be examples of these puzzles that have been used before so ask your teacher about them or find out the exam board and syllabus to access past papers online. The more that you prepare your memory and your clever writing patterns for particular questions under the conditions the puzzle will be set in, the greater chance you will have of fulfilling your potential in this subject.There are some examples of the Trigger Memory Activities and Clever Writing Patterns to develop Puzzle Technique opposite. Sit back, kick your shoes off, relax and begin your preparation. Content revision resources
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Past Papers
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German history films
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Sophie Scholl
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