GCSE History Paper 3: Weimar and Nazi Germany – Revision Material

As you prepare for your upcoming mock exam on Weimar and Nazi Germany, it’s crucial to focus on key events, individuals, and themes that shaped this period. Here’s a structured revision plan to guide your study:

Key Topics to Revise

  • The Weimar Republic (1918–1929)
    • Origins and challenges
    • Treaty of Versailles and its impact
    • Hyperinflation crisis (1923)
    • Stresemann’s ‘Golden Years’
  • Hitler’s Rise to Power (1919–1933)
    • Formation and early years of the Nazi Party
    • Munich Putsch and its aftermath
    • The role of propaganda
    • The Great Depression and its effects
  • Nazi Control and Dictatorship (1933–1939)
    • The Reichstag Fire and the Enabling Act
    • Night of the Long Knives
    • Establishment of a totalitarian state
    • Use of propaganda and censorship
  • Life in Nazi Germany
    • Youth indoctrination (Hitler Youth)
    • Women’s roles and policies
    • Employment and living standards
    • Persecution of minorities (Jews, Roma, disabled)

Video Explanations

BBC Bitesize: Weimar and Nazi Germany Overview – A comprehensive guide covering key events and themes

GCSE History Edexcel Revision – Weimar & Nazi Germany Exam Technique Walkthrough – A step-by-step guide through exam techniques and question types

Revision Resources

Consider using these revision guides to consolidate your knowledge:

Visit: BBC Bitesize – Germany

Download here: Tutor2u – Free Revision Guide

Exam Tips

  • Understand the Question Types: Familiarise yourself with the different question formats, such as source analysis, explain why, and how useful questions.
  • Use PEEL Structure: Practice structuring your answers using the Point, Evidence, Explain, Link method to ensure clarity and depth.
  • Practice Past Papers: Regularly attempt past exam questions to build confidence and improve time management.

Good luck with your mock exam preparation!