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Year 9 History: Rise of the Nazis lesson pack

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The Rise of the Nazis, 1919-1933

This lesson explores the transition of the Nazi Party from a fringe group to the largest political force in Germany by 1933. It covers the impact of the Treaty of Versailles, the economic devastation of the Great Depression, and the political manoeuvres that led to Hitler becoming Chancellor.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the economic and political factors that led to the decline of the Weimar Republic.
  • Explain how the Nazi Party used propaganda and Hitler's leadership to gain support.
  • Analyse the significance of the Great Depression and the 'Backstairs Intrigue' in Hitler's appointment as Chancellor.

Lesson plan (60 minutes)

  1. Introduction · 5 min

    Hook: Display a graph of German unemployment vs Nazi votes 1928-1933. Students discuss the correlation.

  2. Teaching · 10 min

    Teacher Explainer: Delivery of the 'Rise of the Nazis' explainer and vocabulary overview.

  3. Guided Practice · 10 min

    Guided Practice: Class analyzes a 1932 Nazi election poster focusing on the 'Work and Bread' slogan.

  4. Independent Practice · 20 min

    Independent Work: Students complete the differentiated worksheets (Support, Core, or Stretch).

  5. Assessment · 10 min

    Multiple Choice Quiz: Quick assessment of key facts.

  6. Consolidation · 5 min

    Plenary: 'Exit Ticket' - Write one reason why Hindenburg appointed Hitler.

Key vocabulary

Weimar Republic
The German democratic government from 1919 to 1933.
Treaty of Versailles
The peace treaty ending WWI which many Germans felt was unfairly harsh.
Great Depression
A global economic collapse starting in 1929 leading to mass unemployment.
Propaganda
Biased information used to promote a particular political point of view.
Chancellor
The head of the German government (similar to a Prime Minister).

Core worksheet (first questions)

  1. Explain the 'Stab in the Back' myth and its impact on the Weimar Republic.
  2. How did economic problems in the 1920s and 30s help the Nazis gain support?
  3. In what ways did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of nationalism?
  4. Describe two methods of propaganda used by the Nazis to win over voters.

Quiz (sample)

  1. 1. How many people were unemployed in Germany by 1932?

    • A. 1 million
    • B. 3 million
    • C. 6 million
    • D. 10 million

  2. 2. Which event in 1929 caused the Nazi vote to increase significantly?

    • A. The Munich Putsch
    • B. The Great Depression
    • C. The Berlin Olympics
    • D. The Treaty of London

  3. 3. What was the name of the belief that the German army was betrayed by politicians in WWI?

    • A. The 'Stab in the Back' myth
    • B. The Golden Years
    • C. The Hindenburg Plan
    • D. The Berlin Accord

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