Propaganda - N Flashcards
What leading Nazi was put in charge of propaganda?
Joseph Goebells.
How did newspapers spread propaganda?
They were only permitted to show stories of Nazis doing good things and included stories about Germany’s enemies.
Newspapers that didn’t comply to this were closed down.
How did the radio spread propaganda?
Nazis controlled all radio stations which they used to broadcast their ideas.
Cheap radios were produced that could only tune into Nazi controlled stations.
Loud speakers were placed on the streets, in factories and cafes to air broadcasts.
How were films adjusted to spread Nazi propaganda?
All films had to be showed to Goebells first before they were made so he could approve their storylines.
All films had to carry a pro-Nazi message and show German soldiers as heroes and Jews negatively.
How did rallies spread positives outlooks on the Nazis?
Huge arenas were built where carefully choreographed shows were held which included choirs, bands, speeches and air displays.
Stadiums could hold 400,000 people which encouraged more people to attend.
Where were most mass rallies held in?
Nuremberg (which had lots of Nazi support).
What was put around cities showing Hitler’s power?
Posters.
