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The Nazi experiment, 1929–1949 (A-level only)

the impact of Nazism, war and division, 1929–1991 (A-level: The Nazi experiment, 1929–1949 (A-level only)

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AqaA LevelHistory1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991

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Political authority 1929–1945: the collapse of Weimar democracy and the establishment of the one-party authoritarian Nazi State; the roles of Hindenburg and Hitler.
Government and opposition to 1945: Nazism as an ideology and in practice; Hitler's style of government; the Terror State; opposition and resistance; key Nazi leaders; the effect of war.
Political authority and government 1945–1949: post-war occupation and division; the issue of Berlin and the blockade; the division of Germany.
Economic developments: the impact of the Depression; recovery and development under Nazis in peace and war; the post-war economy.
Social developments and tensions; Nazi social policies including volksgemeinschaft and the racial state; Nazi culture; postwar German society and the legacy of Nazism.
The political, economic and social condition of Germany by 1949.

TotalitarianismAuthoritarianismGestapoWirtschaftswunderCold WarRearmamentAutarkyRacial StatePropaganda

Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing events like the Reichstag Fire or the Enabling Act, include specific details and their implications.
Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing Nazi policies or events, always include specific examples to support your arguments.

Confusing Hindenburg's role with Hitler's actions: Acknowledge that Hindenburg's appointment of Hitler as Chancellor was a significant factor in the Nazis' rise to power.
Confusing the roles of different Nazi organizations: Clarify that the SS was primarily responsible for security and concentration camps, the Gestapo for state security and surveillance, and the SA for street violence and intimidation.

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