1. Further questions 2:
Hitler‟s rise and consolidation of power 1929-34
Causation
In what ways did the Reichstag Fire in February 1933 help Hitler increase his control over
Germany? (12)
Explain why support for the Nazi Party increased in the years 1929-32. (12)
Why did Hitler order the „Night of the Long Knives‟? (9)
Why was the Nazi party able to increase its support from the German people in the years
1924-31? Explain your answer. (12)
Consequence
Describe how German people were affected by the Depression of 1929-32. (9)
How did the Wall Street Crash weaken the Weimar Republic? (9)
Explain how the Wall Street Crash helped Hitler into power in 1933. (9)
Describe the effects of the Reichstag Fire in February 1933 on Hitler‟s rise to power. (9)
Role
Describe the role of the Reichstag Fire in Hitler‟s consolidation of power 1933-34. (12)
What role did the SA play in Hitler‟s rise to the chancellorship? (9)
Describe the role of political intrigue in Hitler‟s rise to chancellorship in 1933.
Judgement
”Hitler‟s strong personality was the main reason for the increase in support for the Nazis
between October 1929 and the end of January 1933.“ Do you agree? (16)
”The use of terror was the most important reason for Hitler‟s rise to total power in
the years 1933-34.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (16)
„Many Germans voted for the Nazis in the years 1928–33 because they were afraid of
communism‟. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (16)
“The Wall Street Crash was the main reason why Hitler was able to become Chancellor
of Germany in 1933.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (16)
“The Enabling Act was the most important factor helping Hitler to gain total power.”
Do you agree? (16)