Nazi propaganda & censorship Flashcards
1
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Who was minister of Nazi propaganda?
A
Joseph Goebbels.
2
Q
Lists 7 areas which were controlled and influenced by the Nazi propaganda state.
A
- Radio
- Press
- Music
- Cinema
- Art
- Literature
- Architecture
3
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How was press controlled by the Nazi propaganda state?
A
- Nazis controlled all newspapers; non-Nazi papers were shut down (e.g. 1600 in 1935)
- Journalists were ordered what to publish
- Negative news was censored; no free press
4
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How was radio controlled by the Nazi propaganda state?
A
- Loudspeakers played Hitler talking in public places
- “The People’s Receiver” was a cheap type of radio that allowed 70% of homes to be able to hear Hitler
- His speeches were “must listen” events
- All radio stations were operated by the Nazis
5
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How was art controlled by the Nazi propaganda state?
A
- Weimar art was made unacceptable
- All art had to fit Nazi ideology, and straightfowardly reflect romantic ideas of Germany’s past
- To publish their work, artists had to join the Chamber of Visual Arts
6
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How was architecture controlled by the Nazi propaganda state?
A
- It had to reflect the power, dominance and importance of the Nazis
- Buildings were huge
- Giant flags + statues of Hitler were erected
7
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How was music controlled by the Nazi propaganda state?
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- Jazz was banned; originated from black culture, so was seen as inferior
- Music had to emphasise traditional German culture
- E.g. Beethoven, Bach and German folk promoted
8
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How was cinema controlled by the Nazi propaganda state?
A
- Films in cinemas had a 45min newsreel of Nazi “news”
- Goebbels’ approval was needed before filmmakers could produce a film
9
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How was literature controlled by the Nazi propaganda state?
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- Books were censored - 2500 writers banned
- Millions of books were removed from libraries and incinerated in public bonfires
- 1933: 20,000 Jewish + communist books burnt in Berlin
10
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How did the Nazis use rallies as propaganda?
A
- Yearly Nuremberg rallies celebrated Nazi power and national unity. Hitler spoke at them
- There would be thousands of banners and flags, and Nazi gold eagles
11
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What event did the Nazis use as propaganda?
A
- 1936 Olympics
- Used to showcase Ayran athletic superiority (Nazis funded athletes’ training)
- Stadium was the largest in the world, built like a Roman gladiator stadium
12
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What was the Fuhrer Cult and what was its purpose?
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- Presented Hitler as a man of the people: WW1 veteran, generous worker, fond of children
- Aim was for Germans to idolise Hitler and utter complete obedience to him
- Pictures of him were everywhere; “Heil Hitler” became the official national greeting
