Depth study: Germany, 1918–45 — IGCSE History (0977) questions by topic
Nazi control and society are the focus: changes to the justice system, Hitler's vision of the ideal family, Stresemann's handling of 1923 hyperinflation, and the events of 1932-33 leading to Hitler's appointment as Chancellor all appear as question topics.
How-far, explain, describe, identify and assess lead the command words, worth from 20 to 40 marks, across 14 questions from 2023 to 2025 papers. Because describe questions want a factual account while assess and how-far want a weighed judgement, practise identifying which register a question demands before drafting, then use instant marking to check whether your account of events was detailed enough to satisfy a describe-level answer.
May–June 2025, Paper 12
Germany appeared to be making a recovery during the 1920s. What did Stresemann do in 1923 to deal with hyperinflation?
Answer this question and get it marked →The Nazis had to use a range of methods to keep control of the German people. Describe the opposition to the Nazi regime from individual churchmen.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 42
Write an account of the methods used by the Nazis to increase their electoral support up to 1932. [15]
Answer this question and get it marked →Write an account of the Night of the Long Knives. [15]
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 12
After a long wait, Hitler was firmly in power by the end of 1934. Describe the events in 1932–33 that led to Hitler's appointment as Chancellor in January 1933.
Answer this question and get it marked →Women, children and the family were important to the Nazis. Describe how women helped the German war effort.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 11
The Weimar Republic faced many challenges and enjoyed some successes. Who was Friedrich Ebert?
Answer this question and get it marked →The Nazi regime had firm ideas about how society should be structured. Describe Hitler's vision of the 'perfect' family.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 42
How important were weaknesses in the economy as a reason for instability in Weimar Germany up to 1923? Explain your answer.
Answer this question and get it marked →How significant were Nazi policies towards women in the shaping of German society after 1933? Explain your answer.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 11
Several factors worked to Hitler's advantage in the early 1930s. What was the Reichstag Fire?
Answer this question and get it marked →The Nazis used different methods to maintain control. What changes did the Nazis make to the justice system in Germany?
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 41
How important was hyperinflation as a cause of unrest in Weimar Germany by 1923? Explain your answer.
Answer this question and get it marked →How significant were Nazi actions against the communists in allowing Hitler to strengthen his position between 1933 and 1934? Explain your answer.
Answer this question and get it marked →Other IGCSE History topics
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- Depth study: The USA, 1919–41 (15)
- Depth study: Russia, 1905–41 (14)
- Core content: the 19th century (13)
- Core content: the 20th century (10)
- Depth study: The Second World War (9)
- The Cold War (9)
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- Depth study: South Africa, c.1940–c.1994 (6)
- Depth study: Israelis and Palestinians since 1945 (6)