Nazis Flashcards
What is the 25 point plan
The 25 point plan was a Union of all German speakers who used their beliefs and policies to get rid of the Treaty of Versailles. They wanted more land for German people, profit sharing businesses, old age pensions and healthy middle class. This would build a strong German government. These policies appealed to everyone but those whom Hitler did not like
Why did Hitler hate the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler was a nationalist, and took pride in his country. He wanted Germany to be its own independent country even though he wanted power.
Who were hitters henchmen
The SA
Who were the SS
They were Hitlers first personnel bodyguards and became the number one violent wing of the Nazis in 1934
How did the Nazis use propaganda
They brainwashed the public and especially children who were apart of the hitler youth.
- They used posters as they were cheap and easy to distribute, they put them in prominent positions as a reminder of ideology.
- Hitlers powerful voice was broadcasted through cheap radios in every home, and for the poor or anyone who couldn’t afford a radio there was a speaker outdoors.
- Film was also used to show Hitler in a positive light.
- Newspapers. Censoring newspapers ensures that only the news you want people to read is available to the public. Nazi party members wrote many articles for the press, ensuring that the message was always positive. Many publications were banned
What was the Hitler Youth
The Hitler youth was a wing ensuring that the next generation would completely support Hitler and future Nazi actions. Children were brainwashed; men between ages 14-18 were trained to become a soldiers for the SA (stormtroopers), young women were taught to be good mothers. It was created in 1922 by Kurt Grubber, in 1936 became compulsory for boys and girls, it ended in 1945
What was the radio called
The peoples Reciever
What was the Nazi turning point
When Hitler returned from prison he decided he didn’t want a revolution but he wanted to stand for election so he restructured the party to gain support
Who was Von Hindenburg
The president of Germany, he died in 1934 84 years old
Who was Von Papen
The German Chancellor in 1932
Who was Von Schleicher
He was leading Army general who ran for Chancellor for 56 days
Why did Nazis hate Jews
1) they were racially inferior
2) They remained rich when the US stock market crashed
3) death of Christ
4) they were criminals
5) they were seen as weaker than any other human
6) They were to blame for the Great War
