The nature of Nazi government

Question 1

How was Nazi Germany a totalitarian state?

Answer 1

It had total control over all aspects of society, and was organised to reflect Hitler’s will

Question 2

How was Nazi Germany a chaotic state?

Answer 2

Structures were often duplicated and overlapping in their functions, creating inefficiency
The Four Year Plan had created an economic policy at the same time the Economics ministry retained responsibility for it.

Question 3

How did Hitler not have complete control?

Answer 3

Due to Hitler’s chaotic state and his haphazard methods of working meant that he did not always control decision-making
In his 12 years in power, Hitler only issued 34 decrees

Question 4

Where did Hitler take complete control?

Answer 4

Foreign policy
Rejected the ToV
Remilitarised the Rhineland in 1936 against the advise of his generals

Question 5

What does it mean by ‘working towards the Fuhrer’?

Answer 5

People in the Nazi state would make decisions that would reflect Hitler
Goering was given far-reaching powers by Hitler over a war economy - he was prepared to enact Hitler