Nazi Germany - Creation of a Dictatorship 1933-39

This lesson explores how Hitler established a totalitarian regime in Germany following his appointment as Chancellor in 1933. It covers key events such as the Reichstag Fire, the Enabling Act, and the Night of the Long Knives. Activities include analysing primary sources, completing timelines, and discussing the consolidation of power. Students will gain insights into the methods used by the Nazis to eliminate opposition and secure control through various interactive tasks.

This is one lesson in a series of 24 on Nazi Germany, designed and successfully taught to an IGCSE cohort who achieved record grades. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for the exam.

Those lessons are:

1. The origins of the Republic 1919
2. The Weimar Constitution
3. Early Challenges to Weimar
4. Challenges from the Left and Right
5. Hyperinflation 1923
6. Recovery of the Republic
7. Weimar International Relations
8. Early Development of the Nazi Party
9. Munich Putsch
10. Nazi Party Rebuilds
11. Great Depression & The Nazis
12. Hitler’s Appeal
13. Hitler Becomes Chancellor
14. Creation of a Dictatorship
15. Nazi Germany & Methods of Control
16. Nazi Germany & Youth
17. Nazi Germany & Women
18. Nazi Germany & Religion
19. Nazi Germany & Jewish Persecution 1933-39
20. Nazi Germany & The Economy
21. The Holocaust & The Final solution
22. Nazi Germany & The Home Front
23. Nazi Germany & Opposition to Hitler
24. Nazi Germany Flash Cards

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