Life under the Nazis

1. Germany 1918-45:
exam guidance

2. Aims:
1. To reinforce understanding of the methods
used by the Nazis to control the German
people.
2. To raise awareness of requirements of
questions.

3.  You will take ONE exam of 1 hour 15
minutes.
 You will be required to answer a series of
questions.
 Question 1 (inference from a source) (4)
 Question 2 (brief description/explanation)
 Question 3 or 4 (explanation of
cause/consequence) (12)
 Question 5 or 6:
 Part (a) Description (9)
 Part (b) Argument (20)

4. Topics:
Key topics:
•Women & youth in Nazi Germany
•The churches
•Nazi economic policy
•Resistance
•Racial policy
•Remember you will have some choice.

5. Who opposed the Nazis and how
successful were they?
Pastor Niemoller
The White Rose
Group
The Army
Von
Stauffenberg
5
The Edelweiss
Pirates

6. The churches
 Do a mind map of the churches in Nazi
Germany.
 How did Hitler try to control them?
 What resistance did they offer?

7. Describe the relationship between Niemoller and the
Nazi government. (9)
 Don’t forget the focus of the question.

8. Typical markscheme
Level 1: simple statements
Level 2: developed statements
Level 3: focused explanation (it will be detailed
AND relevant)
Level 4: sustained argument

9. What examples of resistance were
there?
 Make a list and state reasons and methods
used.

10. Essay question example:
 How far would you agree that there was little
resistance to the Nazis? (16 + 4 for SPG)
How would you answer this question?

11. Essay question example:
 How far would you agree that there was little
resistance to the Nazis? (16 + 4 for SPG)
Tips:
• Write an introduction that states your view.
• Argue your case by using examples that
agree with the statement.
• and examples that disagree
• Give a reasoned conclusion with a clear
judgement.

12. Mark Scheme (16)
How far would you agree that there was little
resistance to the Nazis? (16 + 4 for SPG)
 1-4 Simple statement(s) offered, showing some
relevant knowledge.
 5-8 Statements are developed with support from
material which is mostly relevant and accurate.
 9-12 The answer shows understanding of the focus
of the question and is able to support points made
with sufficient accurate and relevant detail.
 13-16 The answer has sustained focus on the
question. It offers an analysis supported by precisely
selected and accurate material.