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Exam essay questions
The Nazis in Power- Keeping Control (1933-1945)
Part a) questions
Explain how the Nazis used the mass media to win the support of the German people. (5)
How did the Gestapo and the S.S. help to keep the Nazis in power? (5)
Briefly describe the different methods of propaganda used by the Nazis. (5)
Briefly describe the propaganda methods of the Nazis. (5)
Briefly describe how the Nazis dealt with opposition. (5)
Briefly describe the activities of the Gestapo and the SS. (5)
Part b) questions
Why were the Nazis accepted by so many different groups in German society? (7)
Explain why the Nazis changed their policies towards women in the period 1933 to 1945. (7)
Part c) questions
How successful was the Nazis regime in dealing with the opposition to its rule? Explain your
answer. (8)
Which was the most important in making the majority of the German people accept the
Nazis during the 1930’s, economic policies or fear of the Gestapo and the SS? Explain your
answer. (8)
How far did the German people benefit from Nazi rule? Explain your answer. (8)
How far were the German people better off in the 1930’s? Explain your answer. (8)
How successful were the Nazis in winning the support of the German people? Explain your
answer. (8)
Did the Second World War (1939 – 45) make it easier or harder for the Nazis to keep control
of Germany? Explain your answer using your own knowledge. (8)
Was the depression the most important reason why the Nazis were able to come to power
in 1933? Explain your answer using your knowledge. (8)
Did the Nazis come to power in 1933 only because they promised to make Germany great
once more? Explain your answer. (8)
How far were working-class Germans better off under the Nazis? Explain your answer. (8)
“The most important reason why the Nazis were able to stay in power was their use of
force and terror.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (8)
“The German people did not benefit from Nazi rule.” How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer. (8)
“Between 1933 and 1945 Hitler was in total control of Germany.” How far do you agree with
this statement? Explain your answer. (8)