Nazi Methods Of Control Flashcards
What is the definition of propaganda
Propaganda is the spreading of particular ideas and points of views.To try and control how people think.
Who the did the Nazi’s propaganda blame for Germany’s problems
Jews and Communists
What did the Nazi’s do to the media
The Nazis took over the media. They controlled all the radio broadcasts and used films and posters to spread their message.
What was founded in 1933 and who was its leader
Ministry of public enlightenment and propaganda and it was lead by Dr Joseph Goebbels
What happened at the Ministry of public enlightenment and propaganda
All artists, journalists and musicians had to register to get their work approved
What did the Nazis censor
Books, Newspapers and other material
What happened to those who published anti - nazi material
They faced the risk of being executed
What did the Nazis use censorship to encourage
Nationalism and anti - semitism
What happened to the SS under Himmler during the 1930’s
The SS expanded massively and all its members were totally loyal to hitler
What were the SS feared for
Their cruelty
What other organisation did Himmler control
Himmler also controlled the Gestapo - secret police
Who did concentration camps hold
Concentration camps held political figures and anyone who the Nazis felt were dangerous to them.
How the Nazis keep control of the public
They did this by employing wardens for each area and encouraging people to report their neighbours and friends
Why were Nazis and the church incompatible
Nazis though that the teaching of peace was seen as against Nazi ideas, However there was no immediate attack on the church because of its huge following
What did Hitler sign with the church in 1933
Hitler signed the concordat with the church in 1933
