History Essay problem.

Gloom · 03-01-2009 1:24am #1

Hi, I was given a question to do and I'm just wondering how I go about organising it and what would be 5 main points I could develop.

The question itself is "What were the main characteristics of Nazi State Germany between 1933-1939?

Normally, I structure my essays like : 1) Intro, 2-6: Main Points, 7) Conclusion.

What would be the 5 points for this question?

eoins2345 · 03-01-2009 1:36am

2. totalitarian state
3 .relations with catholic church
4and 5 Propoganda in its various forms.
6.attitude towards jews gypises homosexuals and all them

lilmizzme · 03-01-2009 2:05am

Oh Jesus...LC 2007....i nearly fell off my chair when i saw those esssays........history rule numero uno!Never ever predict a paper, it dosent work!!

brianthebard · 03-01-2009 2:08am

eoins2345 wrote: »

2. totalitarian state
3 .relations with catholic church
4and 5 Propoganda in its various forms.
6.attitude towards jews gypises homosexuals and all them

Relations to the catholic church can't really be considered a main characteristic of the nazi state. Also propaganda doesn't need two paragraphs. Think economic issues, totalitarianism, propaganda, expansion of German state, and attitudes to "non-germanic/subversive" peoples.

happyoutscan · 03-01-2009 2:45am

The propaganda employed by the Nazi's was monumental in them achieving their aim of totalitarian power, in fact without the success of their 'propaganda machine' (Joseph Goebbels was over it) their rise may not have been successful as it was. A brilliant example of this was Hitler commissioning the famous Leni Riefenstahl to direct a movie 'Triumph of the Will', an amazing piece which when watched in its entirety demonstrates the extent and success of the propaganda used by the Nazis. Without a doubt the use of propaganda was a MAJOR facet of the Nazis during this time. Without their mastering of this it is questionable whether they would have achieved such control as they did.

I hope this helps, it's only one example. Good luck.

Permabear · 03-01-2009 3:02am

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brianthebard · 03-01-2009 3:06am

German nationalism dated back to the romantic period, thats why it was so easily taken up by so many. It wasn't a new idea by any means by the Nazis. Perhaps a look at the fallout of the Versailles treaty or the desire to revenge the end of WWI could be a backup.

Permabear · 03-01-2009 3:09am

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brianthebard · 03-01-2009 3:34am

I think it carries on into your paragraph on nationalism and other topics like expansionism though.

Gloom · 03-01-2009 2:57pm

lilmizzme wrote: »

Oh Jesus...LC 2007....i nearly fell off my chair when i saw those esssays........history rule numero uno!Never ever predict a paper, it dosent work!!

Lol! I know what you mean, I was going through the papers for exam revision and I saw the awful year that was 2007! "Aims and achievements of Patrick Pearse?" I mean, come on!

Thanks so much guys. I'm seeing now how you structure it properly and I'm beginning to see where I'm going wrong. Hope I have it figured out in time for the Pres!

Would anyone be willing to help me with the question:

"From 1912 onwards, what factors contributed to partition of Ireland, 1920"?
or
"Between 1922 and 1932, what steps did the Cograve government take to establish the Irish free state on firm foundations?"

Again, I'm unsure of relevant points.

Like, for the first one I could say Home Rule Bill was a factor but why? What key sentence could I use? (All I can think of it increased division between Unionists and Nationalists even further but is it relevant?) I'm supposed to be good at english but I fail at stuff like this.

brianthebard · 03-01-2009 3:07pm

Well for the partition one you have the Home Rule Bills, the rise of militia's-UVF and IVF, Ulster solemn league and convent. Basically a further radicalialisation of the nationalist/unionist divide was created by the HR bills. Then you have the war of independence and the treaty obviously, but I think the question is mostly about unionism. remember to try and deal with factors that you feel are important, it will be so much easier to say why such and such should be noted if you come up with it. You've already noted one of the key factors in your post above, you just have to be a little more forceful in your development of the point and it will show you whether its relevant or not.

K4t · 03-01-2009 5:25pm

Gloom wrote: »

"Between 1922 and 1932, what steps did the Cograve government take to establish the Irish free state on firm foundations?"

Intro - New ministers/ Brennan & McElligot etc.
Irish Constituion
Local Councils set up
Courts System
Economics Policies of Cumann Na nGaedheal
Conclusion - Were in a near impossible position as they had no money, favoured free trade, left the poor on their own.

Can somebody please give me points for this essay: The effects of Partition on Ireland North and South? Thanks.

brianthebard · 03-01-2009 6:31pm

Is there a time period for that essay title K4t?

K4t · 03-01-2009 6:44pm

brianthebard wrote: »

Is there a time period for that essay title K4t?

No. It's the one essay I'm struggling to write. Nobody in the class has done it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

brianthebard · 03-01-2009 9:02pm

You could divide it into;
Immediate effects in the twenties-continued violence, effect of loss of industrial hub of Belfast on the Free State's economy, unrest at partition.

Committee (forget name) which decided on the border and a growing realisation that partition was there to stay.

Civil rights in the sixties, leading up to the troubles.

EU membership? continued violence. Economy in South starts to take off in ninties.

GFA and its implications.

Sorry the partition thing isn't my best topic.

History Essay problem.

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