1HI0/31 History - PAPER 3: Modern depth study - Option 31: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39

Sep 5, 2026

Upload by Himbo

GCSE (9-1) Pearson Edexcel History paper covering Modern depth study, with Paper 3 and Option 31 focused on Weimar and Nazi Germany (1918-39). Students must answer all questions in Sections A and B, using Source A to infer how Hitler increased support for the Nazi Party in the early 1920s and completing an explanation table. The paper also requires an answer on why Germany was unstable between 1918 and 1923, with reference to the Spartacist revolt and hyperinflation, plus additional own knowledge.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

PAPER 3: Modern depth study

Option 31: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39

Instructions and information

Advice

SECTION A

Question 1

Question 2

SECTION B

Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information | Candidate surname | Other names | | --- | --- | Centre Number Candidate Number Pearson Edexcel GCSE(9-1)Tuesday 11 June 2024 Afternoon(Time:1 hour 20 minutes)Paperreference1HI0/31History # PAPER 3:Modern depth study Option 31:Weimar and Nazi Germany,1918-39 You must have:Total MarksSources/lnterpretations Booklet(enclosed) ## Instructions ● Use black ink or ball-point pen. ●Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,centre number and candidate number. ● Answer all questions in Sections A and B. ● Answer the questions in the spaces provided-there may be more space than you need. ## Information ● The total mark for this paper is 52. ● The marks for each question are shown in brackets-use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. ● The marks available for spelling,punctuation,grammar and use of specialistterminology are clearly indicated. ## Advice ● Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. ● Try to answer every question. ● Check your answers if you have time at the end. Pearson SECTION AAnswer both questions. Study Source A below and then answer Question 1. Source A:A painting by a German artist,1937.The painting is calledIn the Beginning was the Word and shows Hitler in the early 1920s. P75488 A0216 DONOT WRITE INTHIS AREA DONOT WRITEINTHIS AREA DO NOT WRITEINTHIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Do NOT WRITEINTHIS AREA DONOT WRITEINTHIS AREA 1 Give two things you can infer from Source A about how Hitler increased support forthe Nazi Party in the early 1920s. Complete the table below to explain your answer.(i)What I can infer: Details in the source that tell me this: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………-……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… … …(ii)What I can infer: …………… …………………………………… ……………… ………………………………………………………………………… ……… …… …… ……… ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Details in the source that tell me this: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Total for Question 1=4 marks) P75488A 0316 2 Explain why the situation in Germany was unstable in the years 1918-23. (12) You may use the following in your answer: ·the Spartacist revolt ·hyperinflation You must also use information of your own. ……………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… ……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… ………… …………………………… ………………………………… …… ……………………… …… …………………………………………………………… ……… … …… …… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………… …… …………… ………………………………… …… …………… ………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………… …………………………………………………………………- ………………… ………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………- ………………… ……………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… …… ………………………………- …-

FAQs

What subject and time limits apply to this paper?

It is Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Paper 3: Modern depth study, with a total time of 1 hour 20 minutes in the afternoon session.

How does the paper use Source A in Question 1?

Source A is a 1937 painting showing Hitler in the early 1920s. Students must give two inferences about how Hitler increased support for the Nazi Party, using details from the source for each inference.

What explains Germany’s instability in 1918-23 in Question 2?

Students must explain why Germany was unstable in 1918-23, using the guidance examples of the Spartacist revolt and hyperinflation, and adding their own knowledge.

Sep 5, 2026

Upload by Himbo