The inter-war years and the rise of dictatorships
Learn The inter-war years and the rise of dictatorships for Year 9 pupils (ages 13–14). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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The years between the wars saw economic collapse and the rise of dictatorships across Europe.
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Hitler was not elected outright as dictator. The Nazis became the largest party, he was appointed Chancellor in 1933, and power was then consolidated through law and force.
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How did Hitler first come to power in 1933?
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Which economic event deepened the crisis?
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Apply it: the Treaty of Versailles, hyperinflation and the Depression left Weimar Germany weak. Dictatorships rose by offering order and national pride to people whose trust in democracy had collapsed.
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What condition most helped dictators gain support in the 1930s?
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Why did the Treaty of Versailles cause resentment in Germany?
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