Course
OCR GCSE A: Germany 1925-55 (i)
The assessment for 'Germany 1925-55: Democracy to dictatorship to division' is found in Component Group 1 of the OCR GSCE History A exam board which, together with the period study, compromises 50% of the overall grade.
Modules (10)
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Context Before 1925
In the years following WWI, Germany suffered from internal as well as external discord. Britain's Blockade of Germany caused a shortage of resources. These years saw the rise of the Freicorps, as well as the Sparticist Revolution.
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'Golden Age' and Nazi Origins
Between the intervention of the Dawes plan and the Young plan, Germany regained its economic footing in the 1920s. Some industries such as farming were left behind. Hitler built his political base among these Germans.
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The 25 Point Programme
This Mindmap illustrates some of the key areas that the National Socialists included within their manifesto. They believed in the union of Germany & Austria and the purity of the German race.
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Hitler's Vision and Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf laid out Hitler's extended vision of Germany and the future of the German people. The principles of Lebensraum and racial purity were among the key tenets.
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The Depression
The Great Depression, which sprang from Wall St in 1929, saw loans recalled from Germany by American creditors. This caused massive unemployment and economic chaos in Germany. Hitler took advantage of these conditions.
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Becoming Chancellor
In 1932 elections, the Nazi party won the majority of seats. Hindenberg and von Papen conspired to keep Hitler from being chancellor, but within a power vacuum, Hitler was given the job in January 1933.
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Consolidating Nazi Power
The Reichstag Fire - which Hitler blamed on the communists - enabled Hitler to consolidate power in the German parliament. The Communists were banned. The Night of The Long Knives saw the execution of Hitler's potential rivals.
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Power Consolidation Timeline
This flowchart depicts Hitler's rise to power in Germany, by using the mechanism of government. The SA and the SS are legitimised through the orders of Herman Goering, who is now minister for the interior.
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Germany 1925-34 Flashcards
Germany 1890 -1945 revision. These flashcards explain the key terms and events that lead from the unification of Germany, thorugh the aftermath of the first world war and the rise of Hitler and the Nazi party.
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Germany 1925-34 Quiz
Take this quiz to revise all of the material on this course. These questions cover some of the key historical figures and events that led to the rise of Hitler and Nationsal Socialism in Germany.
| Course resource | Original resource | Created by |
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| Context Before 1925 | Germany Post World War One Study Note | Andrew Burke |
| 'Golden Age' and Nazi Origins | Origins of The Nazi Party | Andrew Burke |
| The 25 Point Programme | The Nazi Party 25 Point Programme Key Points | Andrew Burke |
| Hitler's Vision and Mein Kampf | Hitler's Vision and Mein Kampf | Andrew Burke |
| The Depression | The Depression and Rise of the Nazis | Andrew Burke |
| Becoming Chancellor | Hitler Becomes Chancellor 1933 | Andrew Burke |
| Consolidating Nazi Power | Hitler Consolidates Nazi Power | Andrew Burke |
| Power Consolidation Timeline | Nazi Consolidation on Power 1933-34 | Andrew Burke |
| Germany 1925-34 Flashcards | Germany 1918 to 1934 Key Events | Andrew Burke |
| Germany 1925-34 Quiz | Nazi Germany Quiz | Andrew Burke |