How far would you agree that it was political intrigue rather than the economic situation that enabled Hitler to come to power in Germany in January 1933?

The fortune of Nazi party was closely linked to the economic condition. The more unstable the economy, the more seats Nazis won. In 1932, when unemployment was over 6 million, Nazi Party won 230 seats out of 608 (the most ..

How far was the popularity of Nazi ideology responsible for the success of the Nazi Party in the elections of 1930 to 1932? (a) Explain why Hitler introduced the Enabling Law in March 1933.(b) 'Hitler's dictatorship was complete by August 1934 and it was achieved entirely by legal means.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

The striking contrast between the Nazi party and the Weimer republic particularly impressed the people most. The Nazi party promised strong, decisive government and restoration of national pride. They promised to get Germany rid of real causes of trouble; Marxist, ..

To what extent did Hitler bring about a political, economic and social revolution in Nazi Germany in the years 1933 to 1939?

With the introduction of the policy of forcible co-ordination (Gleichschaltung), German republic state was transformed into a totalitarian and fascist state. All political parties were banned and hence Germany became a one party state like the USSR and Italy. The ..

How far would you agree that it was the world economic crisis which caused Japan to fall under military rule in the early 1930s?

The world economic crisis of 1929 affected Japan badly. Japan’s economy ran through the exports and other countries increased the import duties for foreign goods, the worst affected was the export of raw silk. The price of silk fell to ..

How far would you agree that the main reason for Hitler's persecution of the Jews was that he was committed to racial purity?

Out of all the aspects of Nazi regimes, the persecution of Jews was the worst. Jews were less than one percent of the total population nevertheless were used as scapegoat to all the German problems. Hitler begin to talk about ..

Explain why the Tsarist regime was able to survive the 1905 revolution but was overthrown in February/March 1917.

From 1894 to 1917, Nicholas II was the Tsar being autocrat he failed to address many problems. With the defeat of Russia in war against Japan in 1905 there was strike and attempted revolution. The following are the reasons for ..

"Napoleon was the child of the French Revolution."Justify.

Napoleon was the child of the French Revolution because his rise to emperor of France was greatly influenced by the progressive events that took place during the French Revolution. He exploited the opportunities provided by the revolution and made several ..

How far was popular dissatisfaction with the Provisional Government responsible for its overthrow in October/November 1917?

The following are the reasons for the fall of Provincial Government: The most unpopular decision taken by the Provincial Government was to continue with the war and then sent hundreds of troops home affecting the morale of the army. The ..

How far would you agree that the impact of the First World War on Russia was the main reason for the downfall of Nicholas II in 1917?

There were many reasons for the downfall of Nicholas II in 1917 such as the defect of Russia against Japan in 1905, non-fulfilment of October Manifesto and the defeat in the First World War increased the unrest. The defeat in ..

How far would you agree that the February/March revolution which overthrew the Russian monarchy was a 'spontaneous uprising'?

The February/March revolution of 1917 was a result of failure and ineffectiveness of Duma, it started when bread riots broke out in Petrograd. The workers of nearby armament factories joined the rioters. When Tsar sent troops in response to protest ..