Nazi Germany - 1934-39

Question 1

1. What was the Hitler Myth?

2. How Was It Encouraged

Answer 1

1.
- His public image

- Was presented as a hero for all who personified the nation and was a figure of popular justice

- Any failures were because of the men below, success was all his

- By 1938, around 90% said they admired him

2. • Propaganda (Goebbels)
     
- Public appearances

Question 2

Positives of Hitler Myth?

Negatives?

Answer 2

P:
- Helped unite the nation through their love of Hitler

- As they admired him they wouldn’t challenge him

N:
- Started to believe it himself

- Was shattered by himself and military failures post 1941