Higher History Writing the Conclusion To what extent was the Weimar Government’s acceptance of the Versailles Treaty the primary reason for the rise of the Nazis up to 1933? 20 marks

Conclusion CFA Context – Factors - Argument

Context Start with ‘in conclusion’ Address the factor in the question with relation to the issue (i.e Rise of the Nazis)

Example In conclusion, there were several reasons why the Nazis’ support grew up to 1933.

Factors Explain the factors which answer the question (missing out the one in the issue)

Example These factors included the political weaknesses of Weimar such as the ‘stab in the back’, major economic problems up to 1933 such as hyperinflation, the appeal of the Nazi party and propaganda and the failure of any opposition parties such as those on the Left to unite against the Nazis.

Argument Explain why the issue in the question was of importance Highlight the fact it was just one of many key factors

Example The Weimar government’s acceptance of the Treaty of Versailles meant they were doomed from the start and this in turn helped the Nazis gain voters. However, it was just one of several key factors in the rise of the Nazis.