Sunday 25 March 2012

Germany 1919-1945: The End is Nigh

As we approach the end of Unit 2 (we will spend some time on revision in class) we will review our learning in the final lessons this term.

Do follow up some of the links in this blog. I sincerely hope the course has:

1. Been inherently interesting
2. Has increased your historical knowledge
3. Has also increased your knowledge and understanding more generally e.g. in terms of social, economic and political aspects.
4. Will have helped you to structure formal written questions.
5. Made you want to find out about the period and History more generally.
6. Will serve as a basis for you to do well in your external exam on Wednesday 20 June 2012

It is vital that you are underway with your revision. All things being equal the earlier you start it, the better you will do. Do revise actively e.g. make revision notes, cards, plans for answers etc. Do timed questions to hand in for marking.

History is a somewhat unusual subject as with good preparation many students do very well indeed; but if you don not prepare adequately you are likely to underperform massively.

Your assignment to be handed in when you return will be the last formal written / typed assignments. All the rest will be timed questions and preparation for timed questions in class. But this question will give you the opportunity to bring many of the themes together so plan carefully.

Why was there so little opposition to the Nazi Government 1933-45? (16)

You can include the following points and any other ideas of your own.


  • Himmler was in charge of the SS
  • The Nazis reduced unemployment from 6.1 million in January 1933 to 1.1 million five years later
  • The nature of the groups opposing the Nazis

Remember to get the highest marks:

L4 13-16   The answer has sustained focus on the question. It offers an analysis supported by precisely selected and accurate material.


Berlin 1945 - How the Nazis left Germany

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