Germany

Germany became democratic after World War One and, after a troubled start, by 1929 Weimar was more stable and prosperous.

Defeat in 1918 led to the Kaiser’s abdication, a republic and a new constitution. The new Germany faced huge problems, not least those caused by its punishment in the Treaty of Versailles.

Revise and learn about the origins of the Weimar Republic with this quiz.

Hitler joined the Nazi Party in 1919 and was influential in defining its beliefs. He also led the Munich Putsch in 1923. However, from 1924 to 1929 the unpopular party gained little electoral success.

Revise and learn about the early development of the Nazi Party and Hitler's rise to power with this quiz.

In 1933 Hitler became chancellor of Germany and by 1934 he had declared himself Führer - the leader of Germany. Hitler eliminated all sources of opposition, both within the Nazi Party and in Germany.

Revise and learn about the creation of a dictatorship with this quiz.

Nazi Germany was a totalitarian state, meaning all aspects of Germans’ lives were controlled by the government. It was also one in which those deemed ‘enemies of the state’ were ruthlessly persecuted.

Revise and learn about Nazi aims and policies towards women and the young, and employment and living standards in Nazi Germany with this quiz.

Get ready for your exams with this GCSE History (Edexcel) exam preparation guide on Nazi Germany. Arrangements for exam and non-exam assessments for students may be subject to change. Please check with your teacher.