J15P12

DEPTH STUDY B: GERMANY, 1918–45 1

1 In 1933 Hitler became Chancellor of Germany and by the end of 1934 he was Dictator. 

 (a) What was promised to the German people by the Nazis in the election campaigns of 1930–33? [4] 

 (b) Why did Hitler turn against Röhm and the SA in 1934? [6] 

 (c) Which was the more important in allowing Hitler to consolidate his power in 1933–34: the Enabling Act or the death of Hindenburg? Explain your answer. [10] 

12 Nazi rule affected all aspects of German society. 

 (a) Describe the Nazi policy of autarky. [4] 

 (b) Why did the Nazis see women as important? [6] 

 (c) How successful was the Nazi regime in winning the loyalty and support of young Germans? Explain your answer. [10]