1.  starter activity Watch this film clip and list the reasons why it was decided to allow Hitler to become Chancellor

2. Short-term reasons for Hitler becoming Chancellor Impact of Great Depression Impact of Great Depression Growth of Nazi Party - NSDAP largest party in Reichstag (230 seats) Growth of Nazi Party - NSDAP largest party in Reichstag (230 seats) Fear of SA Fear of SA Failure of Weimar Government & other political parties – Nazis had never been admitted to government Failure of Weimar Government & other political parties – Nazis had never been admitted to government Fear of civil war Fear of civil war Charisma of Hitler Charisma of Hitler Mistaken belief Hitler could be ‘tamed’ Mistaken belief Hitler could be ‘tamed’

3. Why was Hitler appointed Chancellor in 1933? TBAT identify & explain 5 reasons why Hitler became Chancellor To reach a judgement on the most important one  LOs

4.  Your task Read the 1 st 2 paragraphs on p.30. What was surprising about the fact that Hitler became Chancellor in 1933? Read the 1 st 2 paragraphs on p.30. What was surprising about the fact that Hitler became Chancellor in 1933?  Who do you think were his supporters / enemies in government?  Who do you think were his supporters / enemies in government?

5.  Your task Read p.60-61. Who do you think was most to blame for Hitler being appointed Chancellor? Read p.60-61. Who do you think was most to blame for Hitler being appointed Chancellor? Hindenburg Hindenburg Von Papen Von Papen General Schliecher General Schliecher Hindenburg Von Papen Schliecher

6. Growth of Nazis 1928 – NSDAP only 1/8 most popular party in Germany; 800,000 votes & 3% of popular vote 1928 – NSDAP only 1/8 most popular party in Germany; 800,000 votes & 3% of popular vote 1932 – NSDAP largest single party; 14 million votes 1932 – NSDAP largest single party; 14 million votes

7.  Your task You will each be given a factor to explain as the cause of Hitler becoming Chancellor. Produce a flip chart presentation explaining your factor. You will each be given a factor to explain as the cause of Hitler becoming Chancellor. Produce a flip chart presentation explaining your factor. Depression Depression Unpopularity of Weimar Unpopularity of Weimar Fear of Communism Fear of Communism Personality of Hitler Personality of Hitler Organisation of Nazi Party Organisation of Nazi Party  Read about your opponents factors and think of ways to undermine them

8.  Extension task Read about the rise of Nazism in one part of Germany – Northeim (p.55-9) and list the reasons why the Nazis grow in popularity. Read about the rise of Nazism in one part of Germany – Northeim (p.55-9) and list the reasons why the Nazis grow in popularity.

9. Additional information Short term factors, e.g. political manoeuvring (p.60-1) Short term factors, e.g. political manoeuvring (p.60-1) The Depression (p.46-51) The Depression (p.46-51) Hitler’s leadership skills (p.51-3) Hitler’s leadership skills (p.51-3) Weaknesses of Weimar govt. (p.49) Weaknesses of Weimar govt. (p.49) Nazi tactics (p.44-5 & p.51) Nazi tactics (p.44-5 & p.51)

10.  Homework Write an essay (minimum 1 side A4) entitled, ‘Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?’ Include the following points: Write an essay (minimum 1 side A4) entitled, ‘Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?’ Include the following points: Short term factors, e.g. political manoeuvring (p.61) Short term factors, e.g. political manoeuvring (p.61) The Depression (p.46-51) The Depression (p.46-51) Hitler’s leadership skills (p.51-3) Hitler’s leadership skills (p.51-3) Weaknesses of Weimar govt. (p.49) Weaknesses of Weimar govt. (p.49) Nazi tactics (p.44-5 & p.51) Nazi tactics (p.44-5 & p.51)

11.  Homework Complete a table similar to the one below identifying the different factors that helped Hitler become Chancellor. Complete a table similar to the one below identifying the different factors that helped Hitler become Chancellor.  How important was political manoeuvring on the eve of him becoming Chancellor?  How important was political manoeuvring on the eve of him becoming Chancellor?

12. Plenary Plenary Which individual was most to blame for Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor? Which individual was most to blame for Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor? List 5 factors which arguably explain why Hitler eventually became Chancellor in 1933 List 5 factors which arguably explain why Hitler eventually became Chancellor in 1933