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Nazis and the law.
Hitler was determined that the Nazis not be bound by the law and legal systems. HItler’s word became law, and they found that they did not need to introduce a new constitution or legal system, they just passed laws to make the justice system work to their will. Citizens were no longer considered equal before the law, and judges were no longer permitted to work independently of government. People could be arrested, locked up and sent away without a trial, and the law was very inconsistent.
Controlled by Himmler, the SS were seen as Hitler’s bodyguard. After the Night of the Long Knives, they became the main police force involved in arresting political prisoners. By 1936 the SS were in charge of the police force and concentration camps. The use of the SS was controlled and systematic, and was a key way of keeping Nazi control.
The SD was established in 1931 as an offshoot of the SS. It was led by Heydrich and was the internal security of the Nazi Party. Once in power, the SD was used to gather intelligence and monitor public opinion, report on dissidents, and report back to Hitler. It worked separately to the Gestapo and was not staffed by police officers, but committed Nazis.
Concentration Camps
Concentration camps were essentially prisons which the prisoners were forced to work in. They are not the same as extermination camps which came in after 1942. THe first concentration camp was Dachau, near Munich, and the majority of prisoners were political opponents. The Nazis brutally tortured inmates, which made them less likely to continue resistance once released. After 1934 all concentration camps were under SS control and the treatment of prisoners became systematised. Once the political opponents were dealt with, they moved on to dealing with undesirables and asocials. Camp guards were given immunity from persecution by Himmler.
The Gestapo
The Gestapo were the secret state police, dealing with intelligence and had a reputation for being all knowing. Although ordinary Germans believed that there were agents everywhere, it was actually a relatively small organisation. Most agents were based in the office and were professional police rather than Nazi members. They depended on information supplied by informers, people who spied on neighbours and workmates for example. The Gestapo received an overwhelming volume of information from informers so couldn’t act on all intelligence. People adjusted their behaviour, so criticism was stifled and many lived in an atmosphere of fear and suspicion.
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A Level German essay questions - all texts
Subject: German
Age range: 16+
Resource type: Assessment and revision
Last updated
5 September 2019
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Using the freely available SAMs and past papers for 2017 and 2018, I have created this comprehensive list of essay questions on the literary texts/films set by AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas/WJEC.
Use the filters at the top of each column (click the little downward arrow) to show only questions for the texts you teach, and you can easily create a list of past paper questions to give to students. This makes it easy for you to set essay tasks, and when the time comes, for students to complete their own revision essays.
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4 Life in Nazi Germany. Nazi ideology. 1. Describe the life of Adolf Hitler between 1905 and 1918. How might Hitler's experiences in this period have shaped his political views and ideas? 2. Identify and discuss five key elements of Nazi ideology. What did the Nazis believe and what were their objectives?
This resource comprises an essay on each of three prescribed works for A-level German, Paper 2 (7662). Each essay is accompanied by the relevant mark scheme extract and by a commentary to explain the marks awarded. This resource aims to exemplify to teachers the way the mark scheme is applied to students' essays.
Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like "There was more continuity than change in Hitler's policies towards the Jews in the years 1938-45." Assess the validity of this view, "By 1935, the Nazis had effectively excluded the Jews from German society." Assess the validity of this view, "The Nazi concept of a Volksgemeinschaft was primarily a means of justifying the ...
A-level HISTORY Component 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 ... questions. In . Section A. answer Question 01. In . Section B. answer . two. questions. ... Mann was an anti-Nazi German novelist who fled Germany in 1933. German Listeners! History will be divided over which was the more repulsive, the Nazis' words or their
Part two: Nazi Germany, 1933-1945 (A-level only) The Nazi Dictatorship, 1933-1939 (A-level only) Hitler's consolidation of power, March 1933-1934: governmental and administrative change and the establishment of the one-party state; the Night of the Long Knives and the impact of the death of President Hindenburg ...
Showing 16 results. Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 - Sample set 1. Published 27 Sep 2023 | PDF | 258 KB. Question paper (AS): Component 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 - June 2022. Published 14 Jul 2023 | PDF | 140 KB.
0 2 'In the years 1924 to 1928, Germany's international position was greatly strengthened.' Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks] 0 3 How successful was the Nazi regime in controlling the Catholic and Protestant Churches in the years 1933 to 1941? [25 marks] 0 4 'Nazi policies towards the Jews were inconsistent in the years 1935 ...
A collection of five essays written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). The collection includes the following five essay questions: "How significant was the outbreak of war in 1939 to the treatment of ethnic minorities in the period of Nazi rule in 1933-45?". "Considering the years 1936-1945, how far was Nazi Government ...
list of exam questions a2 level potential essay assess the validity of this view. the german revolution had brought about remarkably little what extent was the ... of the Ruhr was the main cause of the hyperinflation crisis in Germany in 1923.' 18.'The "golden age" of Weimar Germany was a myth.' 19.'German society during the years ...
The Nazi regime placed great emphasis on the effort to indoctrinate the German population.Hitler and Goebbels were skilled propagandists but it is difficult to gauge the success of their skills as it was total indoctrination.It was more successful when aimed at the young, whose opinions were not fully formed. Where Nazi propaganda was aimed at ...
A2 level - Potential essay questions-Assess the validity of this view. 'By mid-1919 the German Revolution had brought about remarkably little change.' 'To what extent was the German Revolution a failure?' 'The Weimar constitution was not democratic nor did it provide the basis for a stable government.'
Answers and Commentary. Sound File: Student 1. Sound File: Student 2. Visit all of our AQA A Level Past Papers here. Exam paper questions organised by topic and difficulty. Our worksheets cover all topics from GCSE, IGCSE and A Level courses. Give them a try and see how you do!
A2 level - Potential essay questions- Assess the validity of this view. ... of the Ruhr was the main cause of the hyperinflation crisis in Germany in 1923.' 18.'The "golden age" of Weimar Germany was a myth.' 19.'German society during the years of the Weimar Republic, 1919-1933, experienced far-reaching social change.' 20.'The ...
From a pamphlet produced by the German Communist Party in 1931 and aimed at the working class. Working comrades! You are suffering! Brüning, in the service of big business, is slashing wages so that more money can flow into the pockets of the rich. Millions of workers are thrown out of work and denied the vital necessities of life.
Media Essay Oral History Photo Series Song ... these discussion questions examine how and why the Holocaust happened. They are designed to help teachers, students, and all citizens create discussion and encourage reflection about the Holocaust. ... Discussion Question What were some similarities between racism in Nazi Germany and in the United ...
Published 14 Jul 2023 | PDF | 134 KB. Question paper (A-level): Component 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 - November 2021. Published 29 Jul 2022 | PDF | 216 KB. Question paper (AS): Component 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 - November 2020. Published 18 Jan 2022 | PDF | 157 KB.
The SD was established in 1931 as an offshoot of the SS. It was led by Heydrich and was the internal security of the Nazi Party. Once in power, the SD was used to gather intelligence and monitor public opinion, report on dissidents, and report back to Hitler. It worked separately to the Gestapo and was not staffed by police officers, but ...
AQA A Level History Democracy and Nazism Essay Plans. Module. Unit 1 - Change and Consolidation. Institution. AQA. Essay Plans for each section: - Early Weimar Germany - Golden Age - Collapse of Democracy - Nazi Dictatorship - Racial State - Impact of War (32 essay plans in total)
Reduction in GDP. In May 1921, the Allie set reparations at __ billion gold marks and demanded payments of _ billion gold marks a year, otherwise they would occupy the ____. 18. 2. Ruhr. Revision flashcards for AQA A Level Democracy and Nazism. Currently only goes until Hitler's appointment as chancellor. They only really work as flashcards….
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
- Leader of largest political party in Germany. - Goring had a cabinet position and was minister of interior in Prussia. - Called another set of elections in March 1933 achieving 43.9% of seats.
Weimar Germany A level AQA. 144 terms. careyb9. Preview. History AQA A level Germany. 79 terms. Emilyanne988. Preview. Higher history- explain the reasons for the development of the succession crisis in Scotland 1286-1292.
A Level German essay questions - all texts. Subject: German. Age range: 16+. Resource type: Assessment and revision. File previews. xlsx, 38.48 KB. Using the freely available SAMs and past papers for 2017 and 2018, I have created this comprehensive list of essay questions on the literary texts/films set by AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas/WJEC. Use the ...