WALT - how to build a persuasive historical argument on the causes of Hitler's rise to power WILF - can recount detailed causal factors (D), can link causal factors (C), can come to a balanced and supported judgement (A) In your group you need to write a persuasive argument which argues in favour of one of the following propositions:
The Versailles Treaty and the imposition of the Weimar constitution after World War One were the most important causes of Hitler's rise to power
The appeal of Hitler's ideas and his reorganisation of the Nazi Party 1923-29 were the most important causes of Hitler's rise to power
Short term factors were crucial in Hitler's Rise to Power and without them the Hitler dictatorship could have been avoided.
Hitler's personal qualities and his use of propaganda were the most important causes of Hitler's rise to power
Lesson Development 1. Individually write down all the reasons/causes uou can remember why Hitler came to power 2. Stand and Share 3. Mix and Pair. You will be then allocated a proposition from the list above 4. Research your causal factor thoroughly and construct a revision poster of your answer
Remember strong historical arguments display a) Depth of Knowledge and understanding b) Empathy c) Balance d) Convincing supported judgements
