J15P11 Depth Study

DEPTH STUDY B: GERMANY, 1918– 45 11 

By 1933 Hitler had become Chancellor of Germany. 

 (a) Describe Hitler’s role in establishing the Nazi Party prior to 1923. [4] 
 (b) Why did the Munich Putsch fail? [6] 
 (c) ‘The fear of communism was the main reason for the Nazis coming to power in 1933.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10] 

12 Nazi rule affected the lives of the German people in many ways. 
 (a) Describe how the Nazis persecuted Jews in the 1930s. [4] 
 (b) Why was the use of culture and mass media important for the Nazis? [6]
 (c) How far were the Nazis in control of the German people between 1933 and 1945? Explain your answer. [10]