Nazi Rule (Fear, Propoganada And Opposition)

Question 1

To what extent was there opposition btwn 1933-1939?

Answer 1

Little opposition within and outside of Germany
Any opposition was ineffective or quickly countered by the Gestapo

Question 2

Why was foreign opposition rare?

Answer 2

• other countries were occupied with the Great Depression
• fear of Communism - Germany’s next to Russia
• Hitler was generally liked and respected across Europe

Question 3

What was the most common form of opposition in this time period?

Answer 3

Complaints and minor defiance
- talking badly about the Gestapo or Nazis resulted in disappearances and businesses being taken away

Question 4

Why was Propaganda difficult for Goebbels to utilise in 1933?

Answer 4

• there were no national newspapers, local newspapers were often Jewish or of other political parties
• radio was mainly local
• political films weren’t often watched as Germans were used to entertainment
• purging existing culture of Nationalist Germans whilst keeping the audience = very tough

Question 5

How did Goebbels utilise propaganda in the youth?

Answer 5

• school curriculums - lessons like History and Pe were centred around Hitler’s greatness and preparation for army
• youth groups and movements
• Hitler Youth became compulsory, other youth groups were banned in 1936
• Napola and AH Schools - directly run by Nazis