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How does evidence shape Hitler?

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BB Conflict and tension: the inter-war years, 1918-1939

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How does evidence shape Hitler?

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Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Hitler by focusing on Part three: The origins and outbreak of the Second World War. Use the chronology of BB Conflict and tension: the inter-war years, 1918-1939, select named evidence connected to Study the outbreak of war, including Czechoslovakia, the USSR, the Nazi-Soviet Pact, invasion of Poland, September 1939 and responsibility for war including, and order events accurately, show movement from one development to the next, and avoid jumping chronology. End by answering the command word directly.

Explanation

This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies, then anchor the answer in Part three: The origins and outbreak of the Second World War. The evidence should connect to Study the outbreak of war, including Czechoslovakia, the USSR, the Nazi-Soviet Pact, invasion of Poland, September 1939 and responsibility for war including and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.

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Avoid confusing Hitler

A common mistake is to write about Hitler as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1918-1939.

Anchor the answer to Part three: The origins and outbreak of the Second World War, use precise evidence, and state whether Hitler is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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