Year 9 Overview
Term / Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3 / Term 4 / Term 5 / Term 6Fertile Question / The development of Germany 1919-1991: What were the main features of Germany’s political development since 1919? / The development of Germany 1919-1991: How did the lives of the German people change since 1919? / The development of Germany 1919-1991: What role has been played by Germany in World affairs since 1919? / The development of Germany 1919-1991: What role has been played by Germany in World affairs since 1919? / How did Germany develop between 1919 and 1990? / How did Germany develop between 1919 and 1990?
Skill / Thinking Historically, Exploring Interpretations / Thinking Historically, Exploring Interpretations / Thinking Historically, Exploring Interpretations / Thinking Historically, Exploring Interpretations / Revision and memory techniques / Revision and memory techniques
Key content / 1. What was the Weimar republic?
2. How was Germany affected by the treaty of Versailles?
3. What were the early challenges facing the Weimar republic?
4. What was Hyperinflation?
5. Were the 1920s a ‘Golden age’?
6. What was the Nazi party and what were their aims?
7. What did Hitler learn from the Munich Putsch?
8-9. Why did people vote for the Nazis?
10. How did Hitler become Chancellor?
11-13. How did Hitler consolidate his power over Germany?
14. What was the Nazi police state?
15. How did the Nazis use propaganda to maintain control? / 16. How did the Nazis solve Germany’s economic problems?
17. What was the role of Women in Nazi Germany?
18. How and why did the Nazis control the lives of children?
19. How were Jews treated before 1939?
20. What was the final solution?
21. What was life like in Germany during WW2?
22. Who opposed the Nazis?
23. What condition was Germany in at the end of WW2?
24. What happened to Germany after WW2?
25. What was the cold war?
26. What were the economic differences between East and West Germany?
27. What was Adenauer’s economic miracle?
28. What was it like to live in East and West Germany?
29. How was Germany Reunified? / 1. What happened at the Paris peace conference?
2. What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles?
3. How did Stresemann improve the position of Germany in Europe?
4. What was the league of Nations?
5. Why was Germany admitted to the league of nations?
6. What were Hitler’s aims in Europe? How did they differ from Stresemann’s?
7. Why did Hitler re-arm Germany?
8. What was Anschluss?
9. What was the policy of Appeasement and how did Hitler use it to his advantage?
10. Why was WW2 declared?
11. The early years, what was Blitzkrieg?
12-14. What were the main turning points in WW2 for Germany?
15. Why did Germany lose WW2? / 16. What decisions were made at Yalta and Potsdam?
17. What was Germany’s position in the World after WW2?
18. What was the Berlin Airlift?
19. Why was the Berlin wall built?
20. What was the significance of the Berlin Wall?
21. How did the Cold war lead to the development of NATO?
22. What was the response of the USSR to NATO?
23. What was the position of Germany in the Cold War?
24-25. What moves were made towards a European partnership?
26-27. What impact did the reunification of Germany have on Germany’s relations with Europe and the wider world? / 1. How can I boost my marks in source analysis?
2. How can I memorise the accurate detailed knowledge required for the 12 mark question? / 1. What is the structure of the paper and how can I best revise for it?
2. How can I best prepare for the source analysis questions of this paper?
Assessment
Opportunity / End of unit assessment:
12 mark question / End of unit assessment:
Mock Exam: Germany 2 sections. / End of unit assessment:
12 mark Question / End of unit assessment:
Full Germany 1919-1991 Mock Exam / End of unit assessment:
12 mark Question / End of unit assessment:
Full Germany 1919-1991 Mock Exam