3.4 Nazi methods to win support Flashcards
How did Hitler appeal to people?
His appearance was changed in posters to show him as having superhuman strength
His speeches developed a powerful and personal style
He said he was Germany’s last hope and promised a better future
He used phrases such as ‘Make Germany Strong’ and ‘Smash the chains of Versailles’
Powerful business interests were willing to support Hitler and provide financial backing Communists were telling the people that big business was not good for them and had not been the ones to suffer the crash like the working class did so naturally they supported an anti-Communist party.
Support of Big Business: Wealthy business owners like Krupp’s and Siemens gave money to the Nazis and Thyssen gave 1 million marks to the party after a two and a half hour speech in January 1932 to members of the Industry Club
In 1932, Hitler stood for president under slogans like ‘Freedom and Bread’ and Goebbels waged a furious campaign of propaganda. The election gave the Nazis publicity like nothing else and he used this to his advantage
How did Hitler use the SA to win support?
In 1930, the SA had 400,000 members
At rallies they used lights and symbols of power to reinforce the idea the Nazis could bring a better future
They disrupted the meetings of political opponents
In the 1930 and 1932 elections they used violence to threaten the opposition and threatened voters
How did Hitler use Nazi election propaganda to win support?
Nazis trained local groups in propaganda and focused on popular messages
They used parades and marches including entertainment and political speeches
They owned 8 different newspapers appealing to particular audiences
Huge rallies were held to demonstrate the order and discipline of the Nazi Party
Posters were designed to target different groups in Germany
Goebbels’ techniques were very modern for the time
Hitler was flown all over Germany. He spoke at major rallies in 20 cities in just 6 days
