How The Nazis Kept Control Of Germany

Question 1

What main things did Hitler use to keep control?

Answer 1

Terror
Propaganda
Youth
Economic Success

Question 2

Explain how terror was used.

Answer 2

Their main weapon was the SS who arressted people and imprisoned them without a trial. Concentration camps were used and death rates sky-rocketed over the course of Hitler’s rule. The Gestapo - Hitler’s secret police - spyed on every person making everyone terrifyed.

Question 3

Explain how propaganda was used?

Answer 3

Joseph Goebbles controlled what people saw, read and heard. Some actions taken included:

• Closure of anti-Nazi newspapers
• Forbidden to listen to foreign radio stations
• Rallies and parades to show the strength of the Nazis

Question 4

How was the youth taken advantage of?

Answer 4

Young people taught about how the Germans were a superior race. Since 1936 all young people belonged to the Hitler Youth. They were secretly trained to become obedient and loyal to the Nazis.

Question 5

How did Hitler acheive economic success?

Answer 5

Hitler took advantage of the 6 million unemployed Germans and gave them jobs to build roads and buildings; many were recruited into the armed forces. This helped the Nazi party gain more supporters as more Germans were happy with what they were given.