Past Paper Questions

Past Paper Questions

May 2016 Paper 1

DEPTH STUDY B: GERMANY, 1918–45

11  Hitler increasingly strengthened his control over Germany.

(a)  Describe Hitler’s role in the Nazi Party before 1929. [4]

(b)  Why did the popularity of the Nazi Party increase between 1929 and 1932? [6]

(c)  ‘The Night of the Long Knives was the most important reason Hitler was able to strengthen his control over Germany during 1933 and 1934.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]

Nov 2015 Paper 1

DEPTH STUDY B: GERMANY, 1918–45

11  By 1933 Hitler had achieved the position of Chancellor.

(a)  What happened to Hitler as a result of the Munich Putsch? [4]

(b)  Why did the Nazi Party have little success in elections before 1930? [6]

(c)  ‘The election of 5 March 1933 was the most important reason for Hitler gaining control over Germany.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]

Nov 2015 Paper 4 (43)

DEPTH STUDY B: GERMANY, 1918–1945

4  How significant was the Night of the Long Knives in securing Hitler’s control of Germany? Explain your answer. [40]

May 2015 Paper 1 (12)

DEPTH STUDY B: GERMANY, 1918–45

11  In 1933 Hitler became Chancellor of Germany and by the end of 1934 he was Dictator.

(a)  What was promised to the German people by the Nazis in the election campaigns of 1930–33? [4]

(b)  Why did Hitler turn against Röhm and the SA in 1934? [6]

(c)  Which was the more important in allowing Hitler to consolidate his power in 1933–34: the Enabling Act or the death of Hindenburg? Explain your answer. [10]

2015 Paper 4 (42)

DEPTH STUDY B: GERMANY, 1918–1945

4  How important was violence in consolidating Hitler’s power after he became Chancellor in 1933? Explain your answer. [40]