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How were the Nazis able to take control of Germany so quickly?
How were the Nazis able to take control of Germany so quickly?
Hitler and the Nazi Party in Jan 1933: beliefs and propaganda
Hitler and the Nazi Party in Jan 1933: beliefs and propaganda
Historical context of Hitler's rise to power
Historical context of Hitler's rise to power
This video provides an overview of the historical context (the bigger picture) surrounding Hitler's rise to power:
Germany's surrender in WW1
Hyperinflation (worthless money)
Failed armed coup in 1923 (seizing of power)
Hitler wrote the book 'Mein Kampf' in prison
Hitler wanted to use democracy to get into power
The Great Depression allowed Hitler to offer solutions
Further background details on Hitler's rise to power
Further background details on Hitler's rise to power
Key definitions
Reparation - the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged.
Coup - a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
Treason - the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.
Great Depression - worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939.
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Watch the three videos and using the text book page titled 'Hitlers struggle before 1933'
Decide which level of task you want to complete. All tasks are set on the slides found on the home page of this site.
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Read about the key leaders in the Nazi Party from the textbook page below 'Hitler and the Nazi Party in January 1933'
Decide which level of task you want to complete. All tasks are set on the slides found on the home page of this site.
IMG_5227.pdfIMG_2514.pdfIMG_9572.pdfIMG_2822.pdfIMG_4161.pdfIMG_9937.pdfIdeology - is a set of opinions or beliefs of a group or an individual. E.g. The Nazi Ideology - the beliefs and views the Nazi party held.
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Read about the main Nazi party demands using the textbook page above.
Decide which level of task you want to complete. All tasks are set on the slides found on the home page of this site.
Establishing the dictatorship Jan 1933 – July 1933: use of propaganda
Establishing the dictatorship Jan 1933 – July 1933: use of propaganda
In 6 months between January 1933 and July 1933 the Nazi's effectively established their dictatorship.
*Dictatorship: where one person makes all the rules and decisions without input from anyone else.
There were 4 steps to this process.
Step 1 : the Nazis removed the Communists ( the Nazi Parties biggest political rivals)
Step 2: removed German democracy
Step 3: began to create fear in the German people through Gleichschaltung - bringing Germany into line
Step 4: removed the last elements of opposition; the trades unions and other political parties
Step 1: Removing the Communists
Step 1: Removing the Communists
The Communists were the Nazi Parties biggest political rival . The removal of the Communist Party was greatly helped by the Reichstag Fire * The Reichstag is the German version of the Houses of Parliament .
Reichstag Fire 27th February 1933
Reichstag Fire 27th February 1933
This video shows how the Reichstag Fire was reported in the news on 27th February 1933. Watch the video.
Consequences of the Reichstag Fire -
Consequences of the Reichstag Fire -
You will need to click to watch on Youtube you can access the video here :
You will need to click to watch on Youtube you can access the video here :
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Watch the videos. Make notes on what happened and how Hitler used the fire to his advantage.
Summarise the 3 main consequences of the Reichstag Fire.
The video mentions the Emergency decree for the protection of people and state. This was a law that was also called the Reichstag Fire Decree.
Hitler contacted President Hindenburg and persuaded him to use his power to pass the Reichstag Fire Decree the following day after the fire, 28th February 1933. It consisted of 3 parts:
Article 1 - restricted civil liberties such as freedom of the press and freedom of speech
Article 2 and 3 - increased the power of the government
Article 4 and 5 - established very harsh punishments for certain crimes including the death penalty for arson of public buildings
Article 6 - stated the decree took effect on the day it was announced
Step 2: Removing German democracy
Step 2: Removing German democracy
An election was scheduled for 5th March 1933 and the Nazis were confident they would win having removed the threat from the Communist Party. In February the Nazis had used the SA Stormtroopers to intimidate other parties, break up meetings of the Social Democrats (the second largest opposition party) . The week before the election the SA and SS walked through the streets of Germany intimidating people. Despite these actions the Nazis didn't win a majority in the Reichstag, they won 288 of the 647 seats. Instead they had to create a coalition* with the Nationalist DNVP Party. Giving the Nazi Party overall control of the Reichstag.
Coalition* a group of two or more political parties working together to win an election or govern an area
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Watch the video on the Enabling Act and read the information opposite.
You can find it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skns38tbLKU&feature=emb_err_watch_on_yt on Youtube
You can find it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skns38tbLKU&feature=emb_err_watch_on_yt on Youtube
The Enabling Act 24th March 1933
The Enabling Act 24th March 1933
Act* is another word for law. Watch the video and read the information
enabling act.pdfStep 3 : Begin to create fear in the German people - Gleichschaltung - bringing Germany into line
Step 3 : Begin to create fear in the German people - Gleichschaltung - bringing Germany into line
Now the Nazis had power they could create whatever laws they wanted. The process was called Gleichschaltung meaning bringing into line. For ordinary Germans it lead to the creation of a culture of fear and repression.
There were 4 aspects to Gleichschaltung.
civil service act.pdfTASK
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Read the information on The Civil Service Act, Encouragement of anti-semitism, Book Burning and The use of terror .
encouragement.pdfbook burning .pdfterror.pdfStep 4: removal of the last elements of opposition; the trades unions and other political parties
Step 4: removal of the last elements of opposition; the trades unions and other political parties
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Read about how Hitler removed the opposition from the Trade Unions and Other political parties.
trade unions .pdfother political parties .pdfAchieving Total Power July 1933 – Aug 1934: election and actions
Achieving Total Power July 1933 – Aug 1934: election and actions
By 1934, two potential threats remained. The main potential threat came from within the Nazi Party - Hitler's own stormtroopers the SA . By 1934 the SA were becoming increasingly violent and difficult to control. The SA were particularly a threat because the leader Ernst Rohm had stated he wanted to take over the army and had openly criticised Hitler.
The Night of the Long Knives, 30th June 1934
The Night of the Long Knives, 30th June 1934
Watch the video!
Night of the long knives.pdfNothing new, let's review...
Nothing new, let's review...
Don't do the exam style questions at the end of the video instead have a go at the google form questions I have set!
Watch the summary of all the key events that led to Hitler becoming Fuhrer and having complete control of Germany.
Watch the summary of all the key events that led to Hitler becoming Fuhrer and having complete control of Germany.
fuhrer.pdf
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