1. What factors enabled Hitler to become a dictator by 1934? Objective: To be able to explain the key events that led to Hitler’s rise to power Starter: Chronology starter activity Write down the time period you have most difficulty with

2. ACTIVITY 1: Which factor was most helpful in aiding Hitler’s rise to power? In groups complete the Diamond 11 exercise. a) Rank the factors in order of most/least important and be ready to justify your decision. b) Most importan t  Least important

3. Activity 2: Concept map 1.Write a brief explanation and one piece of evidence that suggests it was important in helping Hitler to come to power. Groups of 3-4 2.Group carousel - gain evidence and explanation from all groups till map is complete. Challenge task! Can you see any links between the events?

4. Useful result connectives: This meant that………… This led to………….. It enabled him to ……….. He could now……….. This resulted in………

5. Concept map Step 1 Hitler becomes chancellor Step 2: Reichstag Fire Step 3: Enabling Law Step 6 Army oath Step 5 Death of Hindenburg Step 4 Night of the Long Knives This meant that Hitler was able to persuade Hindenburg to grant him emergency powers. Opposition attacked – Nazis = best election results in March ‘33 Van der Lubbe found Nazis claimed this was the beginning of a communist revolution

6. What makes a good conclusion? Give your opinion Explain which event or developments you think were the most important causes Do not repeat what you have said before Question: How was Hitler able to increase his power between January 1933 and August 1934? For this question identify one or two key turning points which really helped Hitler to increase his power.

7. Write the conclusion to the exam question: How was Hitler able to increase his power between January 1933 and August 1934? Sentence starters The key event that helped Hitler to increase his power was…. Without…. Hitler would not have been able to ….. NB there is no right or wrong answer as long as you back up what you say with evidence.

8. Army oath Aug’34 Reichstag Fire Feb 33 1.Name the event 2. Briefly describe the event 3. Explain how it helped Hitler consolidate his power. Enabling Act Mar’33 H=Chancellor Jan’33 Knight of LK Jun‘34 Death of Hindenburg Aug 34 --------------------------- ;ldskf;aldskf

9. One face Reichstag Fire Feb 33 KPD Van der Lubbe Communist plot? Hitler = emergency powers Opposition arrested Banned meetings Closed newspapers = best election result Mar 33