The Reichstag Fire and Enabling Act Quick Question
The Reichstag Fire and Enabling Act
§ Quick Question § Was Hitler in complete control of Germany when he became Chancellor on 30 th January 1933? § Give reasons for your answer
1. Create a timeline of the key events of the Reichstag fire 2. Explain how Hitler used the Reichstag fire to his advantage Source analysis When considering the usefulness of historical sources, people often consider ‘reliability’. This is important, however, some sources are not witnesses – they are simply the remains of the past. Imagine you are investigating the impact of the Reichstag Fire on politics in Germany. 1. a) b) Write at least two statements that you can reasonably infer about the impact of the Reichstag fire on politics in Germany based solely on Source C Which of your statements are you most sure of? Explain your answer 2. Source B is unreliable testimony – as it is a political cartoon. However try to think of at least 2 statements that you can reasonably infer about the impact of the Reichstag Fire on politics in Germany. 3. Which source is more useful for investigating the impact of the Reichstag Fire on politics in Germany? Explain your answer
§ Explain the Enabling Act and its impact § How useful are sources D and E for an investigation into how Hitler and the Nazi party passed the Enabling Act (8 Mark question )
§ Summarise the Reichstag fire in less than 25 words § Summaries the enabling act in less than 15 words
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