Hitler's Rise to Power, 1919-33 (Edexcel GCSE History: Modern Depth Study (Paper 3))

The Twenty-Five Point Programme.

The introduction of the SA.

Hitler’s speeches and his appeal.

The DAP desired to remove the Weimar politicians who signed the Treaty of Versailles.

The Dawes Plan. 

The Treaty of  Versailles.

The Locarno Treaties.

The Treaty of London.

Hitler was deported to Austria, as he was an Austrian citizen.

Support for the party increased as Hitler became a national celebrity. They managed to gain 62 seats in the Reichstag during the May 1924 election.

Hitler learnt that a violent putsch did not work. He considered how to legally gain power.

Hitler wrote a book in prison called Kampf Mein, which formalised his ideas and a new approach to how to govern Germany.

Germany’s economy collapsed as German banks had shares in US businesses. German banks had to recall their loans to German industrial and agricultural businesses to repay their account holders.

Britain recalled its loans from German banks. Germany was forced to close businesses and international trade stopped. These actions increased employment. 

Germany became bankrupt because the Locarno Treaties connected Britain, France and Germany to the USA’s economy. The USA’s money allowed Germany to pay reparations and First World War loans.

Germany’s unemployment rates dramatically increased. By January 1933, unemployment was at 4.3 million.

Interpretation 1 used historical sources that showed how the Weimar Republic supported German people during the Wall Street Crash.

Interpretation 1 used historical sources that showed the effects that the Wall Street Crash had on the people and the actions of the Reichstag. 

Interpretation 1 used historical sources such as newspapers and political cartoons as the interpretation focuses on the popular opinion at the time towards the Wall Street Crash.  

Interpretation 1 used historical sources from internet sources, such as Wikipedia. This would have given the historian accurate knowledge to form their opinion on the Wall Street Crash.

The Nazi Party were promising more than the moderate political parties were, as suggested in Source A. 

The author felt “broken” by the Nazi party until they went to university. University allowed young people to break free from the brainwashing of the Nazi regime.  

The Nazi Party promised to provide jobs for young people. Individuals such as this Nazi Party member were drawn to this as the source states they were unemployed for “five years”. 

The Nazi Party attracted the youth as their rallies were colourful and exciting. They were easily persuaded by Hitler’s speeches and became members of the party. 

The membership of the party increased. By November 1923, the NSDAP had 50,000 members. 

The membership of the party increased. By November 1924, the NSDAP had 55,000 members.

The membership of the party increased. By November 1925, the NSDAP had 60,000 members.

The membership of the party increased. By November 1925, the NSDAP had 65,000 members.

His policies were universally praised and helped to increase his support in the Reichstag.

His policies made him popular among the working class. This helped the Centre Party in the 1930 and 1932 elections.

His policies, including tax hikes and cuts to unemployment benefits, led to the Reichstag losing faith in him.

His economic policies helped to end the Great Depression in Germany and allowed him to retain his position in the Reichstag.

The November 1932 elections were very significant. The NSDAP became the biggest party in the Reichstag, forcing Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor. 

The November 1932 elections were significant, as the NSDAP retained their position as the biggest party in the Reichstag. However, the election’s significance is limited because Hindenburg appointed von Schleicher as Chancellor after von Papen resigned.

The November 1932 elections were not significant. The NSDAP only won 33% of the votes, which was not enough for Hitler to become the Chancellor.

The November 1932 elections were significant as Hilter won the Chancellorship against his rival, Hindenburg.

Source A supports Intereptation 1 as it suggests that the Chancellorship was given to Hitler by Hindenburg and von Papen. The source shows both men supporting Hitler on their shoulders.

Source A supports Interpretation 1 as it suggests that Hitler became Chancellor as he was popular. In the background of the cartoon, you can see a crowd who support Hitler. 

Source A supports Interpretation 1 as it suggests that Hindenburg mistrusted von Schleicher. In the cartoon, Hitler has his hand on the head of von Schleicher, pushing it to the side.  

Source A supports Interpretation 1 as it suggests that Hitler became the Fuhrer. In the cartoon, he is sitting on top of both President Hindenburg and von Papen.   

The source is limited as it does not state what has happened to the Bavarian government.

The source is limited as it is only an extract from the speech and not the full speech delivered by Hitler on 8th November 1923.

The source is limited as it does not explain who will replace the national government once removed.

The source is limited as it does not explain how Hitler planned to remove the November Criminals from the national government.