Chapter 18- nazi policies towards jews 1933-7 Flashcards
What was the Nazis’ long-term aim for the Jews? To remove Jews from German society through exclusion
persecution
How did the Nazis begin their anti-Jewish campaign in 1933? With a one-day boycott of Jewish shops and businesses on 1 April 1933
orchestrated by the SA.
What was the Law for the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service (April 1933)? It removed Jews and political opponents from the civil service
beginning the legal exclusion of Jews from public life.
What impact did the Nuremberg Laws of 1935 have on Jews? Jews lost German citizenship
were banned from marrying or having sexual relations with ‘Aryans’
What were the two main laws introduced at Nuremberg in 1935? The Reich Citizenship Law and the Law for the Protection of German Blood and Honour.
How did the Nazis define who was Jewish in 1935? Using racial criteria—anyone with three or more Jewish grandparents was defined as a Jew
regardless of religious belief or self-identity.
What was the aim of Nazi legal measures from 1933–1937? To exclude Jews from economic
social
How were Jews excluded from education and professions by 1937? Jews were banned from teaching
studying at university
What role did propaganda play in shaping attitudes toward Jews? The Nazis used posters
newspapers (like Der Stürmer)
What was the Reich Press Law of October 1933? It removed Jewish editors and journalists from newspapers
increasing Nazi control over the media.
How did Nazi policies affect Jewish economic life? Jewish businesses were boycotted
denied contracts
Why did Jewish emigration increase after 1933? Increasing persecution
legal discrimination
What was the role of the SA and SS in early anti-Jewish action? They were involved in boycotts
intimidation
How did international reactions influence Nazi policy before 1938? Concerns about international opinion (e.g.
1936 Berlin Olympics) led to temporary moderation of anti-Jewish actions.
What was ‘voluntary’ emigration
and how was it encouraged? The Nazis pressured Jews to leave through legal restrictions
What challenges did Jews face when trying to emigrate? Strict immigration quotas
financial loss
