Nazi success grew dramatically in the early 1930s. Why was Ernst Röhm a threat to Hitler?

Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by specific contextual knowledge.
- Röhm was a threat to Hitler because he led the SA which had 4 million men. This meant he controlled a very powerful force that could be a threat to Hitler. Hitler was worried that Röhm could turn the SA against him.

Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question but does not explain. 2-3 marks

One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
- He led the SA.
- He wanted to turn the SA into an army.
- He wanted more radical socialist policies.
- He might upset the German army.
- He demanded a Second Revolution.

Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question. 1 mark
- Röhm had been a supporter of Hitler for a long time. However, Hitler was beginning to become suspicious of him.

Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks