Hitler Becomes Chancellor

Hitler broadcasts to the nation after becoming Chancellor

This week we will be drawing up all the loose ends and analysing exactly why Hitler became Chancellor on 30 January 1933. This will also help you in preparation for your assignment. Could there have been any other alternatives?

There will also be an opportunity on the blog to ask for any assistance with your assignment.

From Weimar to the Nazis

Nazi Rally in Frankfurt in 1932

This week we will be looking at the reasons for the end of the Weimar Republic and the forward march of the Nazis.

The following essay will be due in on Thursday 8 December 2011:

What factors were crucial in helping the Nazis come to power in January 1933? (16) You could include the following in your answer and any information of your own:

• Nazi Party policies
• Fear of Communism
• Impact of the Wall Street Crash

Assignment Guidance


In Introduction Define and Direct

Go for 6 Paragraphs in the body of the assignment. Each should have a clear Big Idea. Develop the point and analyse. Support with precisely selected evidence. Link points together.

In Conclusion make it clear what factor(s) was most important. What was crucial?

To get the top band - Level 4 (13-16) A/A*

You need to have a sustained focus on the question. You need to produce an analysis supported by precisely selected ansd accurate evidence.

Wall Street Crash, Depression and the end of the Weimar Republic

A German woman looks for work

This week we will be looking at the onward march of the Nazis in the second half of the 1920s; the effect of the Wall Street Crash on Germany and the effective end of Weimar democracy.

1919-1923 German History Examination and Weimar Culture

'The Agitator' by George Grosz (1928)

In this week's lessons you will be sitting an examination on Germany 1919-23. You have been given a copy of the examination paper - you will be allowed to bring in two sides of notes to help you. If you were not in the lesson / have not been seen by me previously do see me to get an exam paper or you'll find things more tricky than necessary. The examination is very similar to the one you will face next June. It is crucial that your timed answers are as strong as possible. You need to learn from these opportunities.

If you have not completed any of the tests due to absence you need to complete them asap. Anyone who did not hand in homework because of absence needs to do so asap as well. If you are absent, you need to photocopy work / do assignments straight away as lessons follow on from each other and a certain 'law' dictates if you've missed a session, that is the one you'll be questioned on in the end.

In the second part of the session we will return to the Golden Years of Weimar and Wemar Culture.

In the lesson I will collect in all exams, any outstanding homework including the 1919-1923 Grids before the Parents Evening.

Any questions feel free to ask....