Section A essay plans

Question 1

HFDYA that throughout the years 1934-45 the Nazi gov was a popular dictatorship?

Answer 1

1. Nazi support
2. Opposition groups
3. Impact of WWII

Question 2

• HFDYA that opposition to the Weimar constitution was the most significant problem for the govs to deal with 1919-33

Answer 2

1. Opposition
2. ToV
3. Economic problems

Question 3

• HFDYA that Nazi censorship was the most effective method used to control the people 1933-45?

Answer 3

1. Nazi censorship
2. Terror
3. Indoctrination

Question 4

• How significant was the problem of political extremism in challenging effective gov 1919-30?

Answer 4

1. Left-wing
2. Right-wing
3. Counter (golden years)

Question 5

• HFDYA the main consequence of Nazi policies towards women 1933-45 was an improvement in women’s status?

Answer 5

1. Social (domestic)
2. Economic (workplace)
3. Political (position in politics)

Question 6

• HAIITS the Weimar republic fell because support for democratic gov was limited in the years 1918-33?

Answer 6

1. Limited support
2. Economic issues
3. Political extremism.

Question 7

• HFDYA cultural policies 1933-45 were created mainly to support Nazi racial theories?

Answer 7

1. To support racial theories (Aryanism)
2. Indoctrination in education
3. To support racial theories (anti-Semitism)

Question 8

• TWE was opposition to democracy 1918-23 different to opposition to democracy 1930-33?

Answer 8

1. Left-wing (early vs. late)
2. Right-wing (early vs. late)
3. Opposition to ToV (early vs. late)

Question 9

• HAIITS improved living standards was the most significant feature of Nazi economic policies?

Answer 9

1. Improved living standards
2. Autarky
3. Rearmament

Question 10

• HAIITS the most important outcome of the ToV in the years 1919-33 was it generated political extremism?

Answer 10

1. Political extremism
2. Economic problems
3. Reputational damage to Germany

Question 11

How far was the work of Stresemann the main reason for the Weimar gov’s ability to overcome challenges it faced between 1919 and 1929?

Answer 11

1. Work of Stresemann
2. Strength of democracy
3. Weakness of opponents

Question 12

HAIITS Germany was economically and politically stable by 1929?

Answer 12

1. Yes - Work of Stresemann
2. No - Economy was still not totally stable (reliance on loans, unemployment levels persistent)
3. No (politically communists had 10% of the vote)

Question 13

How far was hatred for the ToV the main motive for opposition against the Weimar gov 1918-32?

Answer 13

1. ToV
2. Economic issues
3. Weakness of constitution

Question 14

Why was domestic opposition to the Nazi regime limited/ failed 1933-45?

Answer 14

1. Popular economic policies (popular support)
2. Terror
3. Disorganised opposition

Question 15

Terror was the main reason for support of the Nazi regime 1933-45, HFDYA?

Answer 15

1. Terror
2. Propaganda/censorship
3. Favourable policies

Question 16

How far were children subjected to indoctrination 1933-45?

Answer 16

1. Yes - Schools
2. Yes - Hitler Youth
3. No - Not everyone bought into it, not compulsory until 1939. Student/ Youth opposition groups

Question 17

Was the work of Adenauer the main reason for the political stability of the FRG 1949-63?

Answer 17

1. Work of Adenauer
2. Basic Law
3. Recovery of the economy

Question 18

HAIITS the Govs of the FRG dealt with economic challenges effectively 1966-89?

Answer 18

1. Yes/No - Recession 1966-67
2. Yes - Oil crises 1973 and 1978
3. Yes - Challenges of the 80s (unemployment)