1. How did the early Nazi Party develop 1919-1923?

Lesson Objectives
To examine the changes made to the German Workers’ Party (DAP) by Adolf Hitler

​Lesson Tasks
  1. Download, read and make notes from the Lesson PowerPoint.​
  2. Complete the worksheet given to your in class on the NSDAP '25-Point Programme'. Complete questions 1-3.
  3. Answer the 10-mark (Question D) found on the last slide of the PowerPoint.
  4. Create a one A4 page biography of Adolf Hitler. Include the following elements: Who was Hitler?; Timeline of his life; Hitler's Family Tree; Character; General Skills/Attributes; Propaganda Skills; Hitler's Basic Ideas; Other Ideas
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Challenge Yourself
  1. Examine Hitler's family tree.
  2. Interactive biography of Adolf Hitler from the BBC.
  3. Hitler's views on the end of WW1 from Mein Kampf​.
  4. Brief summary of Nazi ideology and what they believed​.
  5. View Hitler's private art collection here!​​

2. What was the significance of the Munich Putsch?

Lesson Objectives
To understand and explain the importance of the Munich Putsch

Lesson Tasks
  1. Download, read and make notes from the Lesson PowerPoint.
  2. Read pages 38-43 of your textbooks. Make notes on the causes, what happened and effect on Germany of the Munich Putsch.
  3. Complete Tasks 1-3 on pages 40-41 and the final Task on page 43.
  4. Read this revision article from the BBC about the Munich Putsch.​

Challenge Yourself
  1. Read this interesting article on Hitler's time in Landsberg Prison.
  2. Simple summary article on ​Mein Kampf - My Struggle.
  3. ​Article explaining Hitler's idea of ​Lebensraum from Mein Kampf.
  4. A more detailed article about the early Nazi Party and the Munich Putsch.
  5. Primary sources and eyewitness reports on the Munich Putsch.​​​​​​​​​​

3. Why did the Nazis become the largest party in Weimar Germany?

Lesson Objective
​To undertake a detailed investigation of the reasons for the rise of the Nazi Party

Lesson Tasks
  1. Read this introduction to the investigation and complete Activity 1.
  2. What role did Hitler play in the rise of the Nazis? Read this worksheet and complete Activity 2.
  3. How well organised were the Nazis? Read this worksheet and complete Activity 3.
  4. How important were the SA and the role played by violence? Read this worksheet and complete Activity 4.
  5. Who supported the Nazis? Read this worksheet and complete Activities 5-8.
  6. Why did people support the Nazis? Read this worksheet and complete Activities 9-10.
  7. Conclusion - Why did the Nazis become the largest Party in Weimar Germany? Read this worksheet and complete Activity 11.
  8. Final Task - Now create a large A3+ display chart or poster with the title: 'Why did the Nazis become the largest party in Weimar Germany?' You may like to complete this using computer software or by hand. You must present information from your investigation (try to use quotes from sources, statistics and images) under the following headings:
    1. Role of Hitler​
    2. Nazi Message
    3. Nazi Organisation
    4. Nazi Strategy (i.e. propaganda and violence)
    5. Role of the SA
    6. Nazi Supporters (who, why)
    7. Historical Factors (Depression, Failings of Weimar Government)
    8. Conclusion - what is your opinion? what were the main factors and why?​​​​​​​

4. Why was Hitler invited to become Chancellor?

Lesson Objectives
To identify the reasons why President Hindenburg appointed Hitler as Chancellor

Lesson Tasks
  1. Download, read and make notes from the Lesson PowerPoint.
  2. Read pages 60-61 of your textbooks.
  3. Answer this 8-mark exam question (C). 'Why was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany in January 1933?' - Remember you need to write two paragraphs, each one explaining a different reason why he was appointed in detail. Also include a short conclusion that explains the links between the two reasons. Check this page out for more help.​​​

Challenge Yourself!
  1. Excellent BBC revision summary on why Hitler was appointed.
  2. A more detailed article on why Hitler was appointed Chancellor.
  3. Watch one of the videos on the right to improve your understanding -->
  4. Try this more challenging work sheet on why Hitler was appointed Chancellor.
  5. Was Hitler's rise to power inevitable? This worksheet looks at the alternative paths that could have been taken.
  6. Download this factsheet on Weimar elections results with information about the different political parties.​​​​​​​​
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