Cambridge IGCSE · History (0470)

Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?.

10 questions29 marksFree, no account

Question 1

1 mark

Which piece of legislation, passed in March 1933, effectively allowed Hitler to bypass the Reichstag and rule by decree for a period of four years?

Question 2

1 mark

Following the failure of the Munich Putsch in 1923, what fundamental change did Hitler implement regarding the Nazi Party's strategy for seizing power?

Question 3

1 mark

During the political crisis of 1932, what was the significance of Franz von Papen's deal with Hitler in January 1933?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following was a critical consequence of the Night of the Long Knives in June 1934 regarding Hitler's consolidation of power?

Question 5

1 mark

What was the primary purpose of the Gleichschaltung (Coordination) process initiated by the Nazi regime in 1933?

Question 6

2 marks

Following the Reichstag Fire in 1933, what was the significance of the Emergency Decree for Hitler's consolidation of power?

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 7

4 marks

Explain how the process of Gleichschaltung was used by the Nazi Party to bring German trade unions under state control in May 1933.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 8

6 marks

Analyze how the Night of the Long Knives in June 1934 allowed Hitler to reconcile the conflicting interests of the SA brownshirts and the regular German Army (Reichswehr).

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 9

5 marks

(a) What were the key provisions of the Enabling Act passed in March 1933?
(b) Explain why Hitler viewed the Night of the Long Knives in 1934 as a necessary step to secure his absolute control over Germany.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 10

7 marks

(a) Describe the terms of the Enabling Act of March 1933 and how it changed the way Germany was governed.
(b) Explain why Hitler viewed Ernst Röhm and the SA as a threat to his authority in 1934.
(c) 'The Reichstag Fire was the most important reason for Hitler's consolidation of power by August 1934.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
<\/p>

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

* The content provided by thinka is generated by AI and may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Please use it as a supplementary resource and verify with official materials.

You've seen the model answer. Now get yours marked.

This page can show you how a good answer looks. It cannot tell you what your answer was missing. thinka marks your written work against the real mark scheme in about 15 seconds.

Get My Answers Marked Back to the notes

Want more questions like these? Get a fresh set on this topic, graded as you go.