WH3.1.8 The Rise of Hitler

Topic: Rise of Authoritarian Regimes - Nazi Germany
Enquiry-question: Was the rise of Nazi dictatorship in Germany inevitable

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Review: What was Europe like after WWI?

• Treaty of Versailles: instability in Germany from 1920-1922
• League of Nations: attempted to build a better world 1923-1929
• USA: sponsor of disarmament and economic recovery 1924-1929
  

Understanding goals: Was the rise of an authoritarian regime in Germany inevitable by 1932?

• Cumulative: Effects of Treaty of Versailles
  
• Contributory 1: Effects of Great Depression
  
• Contributory 2: Attractiveness of the Nazi Party
• Contributory 3: Threats from the Communists
• Critical 1: Role of Weimar politicians
• Critical 2: Death of President Hindenburg

Performance:

• Why did the Great Depression have such great impact?
• Watch Hitler in Colour. Who would you vote in 1932?

Assessment:

• Complete Source B and C on Stalin for review.
• SBQ Comparison on Nazi Germany.