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 starter activity. Watch this film clip and list the reasons why it was decided to allow Hitler to become Chancellor. Short-term reasons for Hitler becoming Chancellor. Impact of Great Depression Growth of Nazi Party - NSDAP largest party in Reichstag (230 seats) Fear of SA

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  1. starter activity Watch this film clip and list the reasons why it was decided to allow Hitler to become Chancellor

  2. Short-term reasons for Hitler becoming Chancellor • Impact of Great Depression • Growth of Nazi Party - NSDAP largest party in Reichstag (230 seats) • Fear of SA • Failure of Weimar Government & other political parties – Nazis had never been admitted to government • Fear of civil war • Charisma of Hitler • Mistaken belief Hitler could be ‘tamed’

  3. Why was Hitler appointed Chancellor in 1933?  LOs TBAT identify & explain 5 reasons why Hitler became Chancellor To reach a judgement on the most important one

  4.  Your task Read the 1st 2 paragraphs on p.30. What was surprising about the fact that Hitler became Chancellor in 1933? Who do you think were his supporters / enemies in government?

  5.  Your task • Read p.60-61. Who do you think was most to blame for Hitler being appointed Chancellor? • Hindenburg • Von Papen • General Schliecher Schliecher Hindenburg Von Papen

  6. Growth of Nazis 1928 – NSDAP only 1/8 most popular party in Germany; 800,000 votes & 3% of popular vote 1932 – NSDAP largest single party; 14 million votes

  7.  Your task • You will each be given a factor to explain as the cause of Hitler becoming Chancellor. Produce a flip chart presentation explaining your factor. • Depression • Unpopularity of Weimar • Fear of Communism • Personality of Hitler • Organisation of Nazi Party  Read about your opponents factors and think of ways to undermine them

  8.  Extension task • Read about the rise of Nazism in one part of Germany – Northeim (p.55-9) and list the reasons why the Nazis grow in popularity.

  9. Additional information • Short term factors, e.g. political manoeuvring (p.60-1) • The Depression (p.46-51) • Hitler’s leadership skills (p.51-3) • Weaknesses of Weimar govt. (p.49) • Nazi tactics (p.44-5 & p.51)

  10.  Homework • Write an essay (minimum 1 side A4) entitled, ‘Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?’ Include the following points: • Short term factors, e.g. political manoeuvring (p.61) • The Depression (p.46-51) • Hitler’s leadership skills (p.51-3) • Weaknesses of Weimar govt. (p.49) • Nazi tactics (p.44-5 & p.51)

  11.  Homework Complete a table similar to the one below identifying the different factors that helped Hitler become Chancellor. How important was political manoeuvring on the eve of him becoming Chancellor?

  12.  Plenary • Which individual was most to blame for Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor? • List 5 factors which arguably explain why Hitler eventually became Chancellor in 1933

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