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Students begin by completing a chronological retrieval quiz, revisiting the key political developments that brought the Weimar Republic to the brink of collapse.

This activity reinforces students’ understanding of the growing instability between 1930 and 1932 and prepares them for the final stages of Hitler’s rise to power.

The lesson then explores the role of Kurt von Schleicher and the influence of Paul von Hindenburg and his inner circle. Students investigate the political intrigue surrounding the presidency and analyse how advisers, military figures and conservative elites shaped Hindenburg’s decision-making behind the scenes.

Students evaluate Schleicher’s attempts to split and control the Nazi Party, examining his political calculations and why his strategy ultimately failed. Through decision-making activities, they place themselves in Schleicher’s position, weighing up the options available and judging whether a different course of action could have prevented Hitler’s appointment.

The lesson concludes by analysing why Schleicher was unable to govern effectively and how his failure paved the way for Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor in January 1933.

Students consolidate their understanding through A Level exam-style question practice, supported by structured guidance and model answer.

An enquiry question is introduced at the start of the lesson and revisited throughout, enabling students to monitor their progress and develop a deeper understanding across the wider unit of study.

Fully planned and ready to teach, the lesson develops chronology, political analysis, interpretation, evaluation and exam technique.

Included in this lesson:
Fully editable PowerPoint
Chronological retrieval practice quiz covering the rise of Hitler
Activities exploring Hindenburg’s inner circle and political intrigue
Decision-making tasks evaluating Schleicher’s strategy
Analysis of the reasons for Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor
A Level exam-style question practice with structured support
Fully differentiated throughout with suggested teaching strategies

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Weimar Republic: Crisis and Collapse 1928–1933 Bundle | AQA A Level History: Democracy and Nazism, Germany 1918–1945

**AQA GCE 2O A Level Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-45** I have produced this bundle of resources on the collapse of democracy in Germany 1928-1933 to help A Level students gain a deeper understanding of Germany’s past and the collapse of democracy. The enquiry question throughout these lessons will be to evaluate how unstable Germany was, politically, socially and economically. Students will learn how the impact of the Wall Street Crash and the Depression a profound effect on the stability of the Weimar Republic and the significance of the rise of extremism as a direct consequence. They will also learn about the appeal of Communism as well as Nazism in Germany and how electoral support for them changed throughout the early 1930s. Students will evaluate backstairs intrigue as a succession of Chancellors failed to gain the support needed to effectively rule the country and how Hitler manipulated those around him to be appointed Chancellor in 1933. Finally students will analyse Hitler’s first Cabinet, the significance of the Reichstag Fire and how democracy ceased to exit as Nazis began to create a one party totalitarian state. The resources provided include detailed lesson suggestions, case studies, source documents for analysis, chronological tasks and exam practice questions. The lessons are as follows: L1 The Wall Street Crash and Great Depression L2 The Collapse of the Grand Coalition L3 The appeal of Nazis L4 The appeal of Communism L5 Papen’s Cabinet of Barons L6 General Schleicher and backstairs intrigue L7 Hitler’s first cabinet (free resource) L8 The use of terror in 1933 The lessons include the two types of exam question used, with examples of how to tackle them, using model answers, helpful hints and tips, structuring and scaffolding as well as markschemes. However, please refer to the AQA website for further assessment materials as they are subject to copyright. The lessons are also differentiated and fully resourced and allow students to reach the very top marks. If you have any questions about the lessons, please email me via my TES shop, or any other information about the course. I would also welcome any reviews, which would be gratefully appreciated. The Complete Scheme of Work for this unit of study can be found here: /teaching-resource/resource-13149508

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