Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45: past paper questions
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- 2147/12 · May/June 2026 · Q11a[4]
Describe Goebbels’ role in the Nazi Party from 1924 to 1933.
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Why did the Munich Putsch have damaging consequences for the Nazi Party?
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How important was the Reichstag Fire in Hitler’s consolidation of power in the years 1933–34? Explain your answer.
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Why did some young Germans oppose the Nazis?
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‘The Final Solution took place because of the impact of war.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study C: Russia, 1905–41
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Why did Hitler start to rearm Germany as soon as he came to power?
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Describe the main features of the Weimar Constitution.
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Why was the German Republic established in 1918?
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‘The Weimar Republic achieved little.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
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What was the Night of the Long Knives?
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Why was Hitler able to become Chancellor in 1933?
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‘The Munich Putsch was a disaster for the Nazis.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study C: Russia, 1905–41
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Describe German rearmament in the 1930s.
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Why was the Anti-Comintern Pact agreed in 1936–37?
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‘The failure of the German offensive of 1918 was more important than events in Germany in 1918 in deciding the outcome of the war.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45
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What did Stresemann do in 1923 to deal with hyperinflation?
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Why did the Kapp Putsch take place in 1920?
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‘The Weimar Republic was not stable in the period 1924 to 1929.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
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Describe the opposition to the Nazi regime from individual churchmen.
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Why were Roma (Gypsies) persecuted in Nazi Germany?
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What examiners said
Most candidates were familiar with the events of the Night of Long Knives and were able to outline events. The focus of the question was why it took place. Many responses identified that Rohm was a threat to Hitler, but weaker ones neglected to explain why. Strong responses cited Rohm’s leadership of the SA, with up to 4 million supporters, and pointed out that his views were different as he wante...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2147/11 Q11(b) (Cambridge)
There were some mixed responses to this question, some being one-sided as a number of candidates were unfamiliar with how the support of wealthy industrialists helped Hitler to become Chancellor. Strong responses identified how they funded the Nazi Party to promote their campaigns, and also how they shared Hitler’s anti-communist views, and developed explanations using contextual details to suppor...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2147/11 Q11(c) (Cambridge)
Some good responses to this question were seen, with many candidates able to provide one explanation of why the Munich Putsch took place. A smaller number were able to provide two separate explanations. Stronger answers were able to show that it was an attempt by Hitler to overthrow the Weimar government and were able to support this either through exploring reasons for Hitler’s hatred of the gove...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2147/12 Q11(b) (Cambridge)
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