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Sounds,10 Jan 2025,11 mins
SeriesGermany in the 20th century
The rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party 1920-1933
Bitesize GCSE HistoryAvailable for over a year
This is the third episode in the nine-part series on 20th Century Germany. In this episode, Datshiane and Katie take you through Hitler and the Nazi Party's rise to power between 1920-1933. They’ll explore the key reasons behind it, including the impact of the Great Depression, widespread dissatisfaction with the Weimar government, and the weaknesses within its constitution. Key events such as the Reichstag Fire, the suspension of the Weimar Constitution, Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor, the Enabling Act, and the elimination of opposition will also be examined. As ever, our time-traveling reporter will provide an eye-witness account from the period. Additionally, Katie and Datshiane will share hints and tips on how to tackle exam questions related to this topic. You’ll also find a test and a concise summary to help solidify your understanding of these events. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and OCR. Presented by Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood Written and produced by: Julian Mayers Exec Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith Time travelling reporters: Kitty Perrin and Jordan Ford Silver Time travelling sound design: Nick Romero Time travelling reporter written by: Ellie Dobing A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Bitesize and BBC Sounds
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