an evaluation of the reason why the nazis were able to stay in power unit 6 Flashcards
name a knowledge point and a A/A+ for fear and state terrorism
K. The gestapo who were the secret police had no more than 30,000 members
K. 30 June 1934 leaders of the SA were killed an arrested.
A. this was important because nazi control made it impossible for any opposition to build to Hitler. The Gestapo made it impossible to discuss anti-Nazi views. This made people worried of Hitler because if he could kill his leader of the SA what could he do to the ordinary person.
A+. This was not important because the gestapo got info from denunciations. Hitler killing his leaders was not important because he claimed that they were working for France. This made Hitler seem like a national hero. This was boosting support from popularity rather than fear.
Name 2 knowledge points and a A/A+ for economic policies.
K. unemployment fell from 6 million to 300 thousand in 6 years.
K. conscription started in 1935 increasing the size of the German military.
A. This was important because Nazi policies appeared to reduce unemployment which helped ensure the people with stability in Germany. Conscription helped to reduce unemployment numbers. This was seen as a benefit which made people just accept Nazi rule.
A+. This was limited because unemployment numbers did not include women and jews so suggests propaganda played a role. Conscription was short term and not long term so they might not stay in the military causing the unemployment numbers to fluctuate.
Name 2 knowledge points and a A/A+ for social policies.
K. 97% of German teachers had joined the Nazi teacher alliance by 1936.
K. Boys aged 14 years old joined the Hitler youth.
A. This was important because Nazi control was about influencing every part of society. These policies helped the control the younger people. More people joining the Nazis helped with universal support for Hitler.
A+. This was limited because many of the policies were about winning the Nazis long term support. Not from 1933-1939. Groups were set up which opposed the Nazis.
Name 2 knowledge points and a A/A+ for establishment of a totalitarian state.
K. 1937 elections Hitler had 44% of the vote.
K. Hitler had 26 SPD members arrested meaning the enabling act was passed.
A. This was important because the lack of any organised groups meant only individuals could try resist Nazi rule. The enabling act let Hitler make laws without the Reichstag giving him more freedom.
A+. This was limited because even without the enabling act Hitler still had 44% of the vote.
Name 2 knowledge points and a A/A+ for propaganda
K. The people receive scheme meant 70% of German homes had radios.
K. 1936 the Olympic games were held in Germany this helped to showcase strength and organisation.
A. This was important because having so much propaganda across Germany created the idea that all Germans backed Hitler and the Nazis. This helped to scare anti-Nazi supporters.
A+. This was limited because fear also played a key role in winning support. people supported the nazis not from what they heard but what they saw.
