The Nature of Nazi Ideology

Question 1

25 Point Plan

Answer 1

presented to the party early in 1920 and became the party’s official goals

• demanded the union of all Germans on the basis of people’s right to self-determination
• abolition of peace treaties including Versailles
• only those of German blood can be citizens of the state
• ceasing immigration

Note that these points clearly defined Nazi ideology and policy throughout the regime

Question 2

Key Nazi Beliefs - A list

Answer 2

the need for a strong germany
autarky
social darwinism
superiority of the aryan race
lebensraum
social/ethnic cleansing
Fuhrerprinzip
the danger posed by communists and jews
rejection of internationalism
embrace of nationalism
aggressive foreign policy

Question 3

social darwinism in the nazi regime

Answer 3

embraced by nazis
believed that Aryans were the superior race and that they should rule the inferior races
Aryans had to maintain racial purity
survival of the fittest became a crucial element of nazi ideology

Question 4

anti-semitism

Answer 4

key part of nazi ideology, however one must note that it was not restricted to germany
became based on race as well as religion in germany
jews were placed at the bottom of the racial hierarchy
categorised as ‘november criminals’ alongside socialists and democrats

Question 5

nazi appeals

Answer 5

socialist - farmers to be given land, improved pensions and state ownership of public industries
nationalist - unification of german speakers, abolishment of Paris treaties, special laws for foreigners
racist - anti-semitism, immigration policies and aryan superiority
fascist - strong central government, one leader, control of press