Support for the Nazi regime

Question 1

What is evidence that the Nazi regime was popular?

Answer 1

. There was no significant attempts to overthrow the regime in the 1930s
. ‘Consensus dictatorship’ - relies on ordinary people who were supportive of the regime

Question 2

Why did the negative perceptions of Weimar result in more support?

Answer 2

Made the Nazi regime seem more stable to the lives of ordinary people

Question 3

What are examples of life improving for ordinary people?

Answer 3

. Unemployment fell and economic growth resumed by 1935
. Nazi social policies improved the standard of living for certain groups of people - E.g Non-Pregnant Jewish women were given free health care

Question 4

How was the propaganda that people were subjected to effective?

Answer 4

. Led by Goebbels
. Worked to create an image of Hitler as a saviour of Germany - annual Nuremberg Rally became a showcase for Nazi power

Question 5

How were newspapers and radio effective?

Answer 5

. Editors were accountable to the Propaganda Ministry - published enlightening articles of Hitler and the Nazis
. Radios were used to propagate Nazi messages - support from ordinary citizens