The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The growth in support for the Nazi Party”, from the unit “Modern depth studies” (Year 11 History) by Oak National Academy.
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12 questions
During the economic crash, Germany’s parliament was paralysed by disagreement, leading to the use of the emergency powers under ___, which fuelled public discontent and weakened faith in democracy.
Match each term with its description.
What is the best definition of the term 'depression' in this historical context?
At the height of the Great Depression in 1932, approximately how many Germans were unemployed?
What was one reason unemployed workers were attracted to the Communist Party?
How did fear of communism contribute to Hitler’s rise to power?
How did the Great Depression contribute to the rise of the Nazi Party?
How did Hitler make himself appear as Germany’s only hope for stability and power?
Why did some Germans view Weimar Germany as being in a state of ‘decadence’?
Starting with the earliest, sort these events into time order:
What role did the SA (stormtroopers) play in Nazi political strategy?
Why did the presence of 100 Communist deputies in the Reichstag alarm some Germans?
