Summary 9 - Nazi policies towards Jews in other professions Flashcards
Jews made up what percentage of the legal profession?
16%
What percentage of Jewish lawyers escaped dismissal before Hindenburg’s death due to his exemption criteria?
60%
What percentage of German doctors were Jews?
10%
What did local level propaganda suggest about doctors?
Early propaganda at local level was distributed against ‘inappropriate’ actions that were supposedly carried out by Jewish doctors.
When did the regime announce a ban on Jewish doctors?
The regime announced a ban on Jewish doctors in April 1933, however they were still allowed to treat Jewish patients.
What was the impact of the The Law against the Overcrowding of German Schools and Universities?
It restricted the number of Jews who were able to attend state schools and universities.
When was The Law against the Overcrowding of German Schools and Universities passed?
April 1933
Why did the Nazis want to prevent Jews from attending state schools and universities?
In their view, resources should not have been wasted on potential ‘enemies of the state.’ Jews were viewed as a burden and a threat to German society.
How long did the process of limiting the number of Jews who could attend schools and universities take to implement?
The process took until the end of 1938 to fully implement.
How were some Jews able to gain an education after the implementation of The Law against the Overcrowding of German Schools and Universities?
Jews could still attend private and Jewish schools.
What happened to Jewish university academics?
They were pushed out of jobs.
The passage of which Law effectively silenced Jewish journalists and authors?
Reich Press Law
When was the Reich Press Law passed?
In October 1933
