7. The nature of the National Socialist regime 1933-1939 Flashcards
What was the Hitler Myth?
This was an image projected of Hitler as a dominant national figure and the only man that could save Germany
How many germans claimed to admire Hitler in the 1930s?
90%
How was Hitler Portrayed?
- Defended Germanys national interests against enemies
- Would rebuild Germany
- had no personal desire only Germanys greatness
- had delivered all the German governments successes
Why did many people believe the Hitler Myth?
- He was an alternative to Weimar
- Before democracy Germany had succeeded under strong authoritarian governments
- From 1933 Hitler had numerous policy successes which supported the Myth
- The impact of propaganda
What were Goebbels three roles?
Reich Minister for the Propaganda Ministry
President of the Reich Chamber of Culture
Director of the Nazi Party’s Propaganda Office
What did Goebbels mainly control?
Newspapers, Radio, Films, Meetings and Rallies, Photographs, Sport Art and Architecture Universities Schools
What was required of Newspapers that meant they could publish news?
They were required to members of controlled government organisations
How were editors threatened if they published anything seen to be damaging germany ?
Jail
How many newspapers did the Nazis own by 1944?
82%
How did the journalists get the information they need to publish ?
They were given it by the Nazi Party
What is one newspaper written by Nazis
Der Sturmer
Which Radio company did the Nazis own that broadcasted his speeches?
The Reich Radio Company
What was the ‘people’s receiver”
a government sponsored action that ensured all Germans had access to radios
How were people punished if they listened to overseas broadcasts?
They were sent to concentration camps
How many people were imprisoned in 1939 for listening to London-based broadcasts?
1500
How many radio stations were under Nazi control ?
All of them
How did Goebbels control cinemas?
all films shown were regulated, and foreign films were banned
Who approved every film made in germany ?
Goebbels
What did the Nazis show before films>
Pro-Nazi adverts and a 45-minute news reel of Nazi Propaganda
What were the main German movies during the war time?
- Eternal Jew
- Triumph of the Will
What was the most notable Nazi rally?
Nuremberg
How did Goebbels encourage more Germans to attend the rallies?
He Made films of the rallies
How did rallies and meetings improve Nazi support?
They created a feeling of wanting to belong to the movement under the master manipulator
Who was Hitlers official photographer?
Heinrich Hoffman
