Method 1- propaganda in the Nazi State Flashcards
(20 cards)
What was a major problem with newspapers in Nazi Germany?
No national newspapers, some owned by Jews
This situation led to the Nazis taking drastic measures to control the press.
What was the solution to the newspaper problem in Nazi Germany?
Took over publishers, closed down anti-Nazi papers, encouraged buying pro-Nazi papers
This included censorship and orders from the Propaganda Ministry.
What was the result of Nazi control over local newspapers by 1944?
1000 local papers all under Nazi control
This illustrates the extent of media control achieved by the Nazis.
What was the primary problem with radio in Nazi Germany?
Only local stations and radios were expensive to own
This limited access to information and propaganda.
What was the solution for the radio problem in Nazi Germany?
Formed Reich Radio Company, produced cheap radios, set up loudspeakers in public
This strategy aimed to ensure that Nazi propaganda reached a wide audience.
What was the ‘People’s Receiver’?
A cheap radio that could not pick up foreign broadcasts
This device was part of the effort to control information.
What percentage of households had a radio by 1939?
70%
This indicates the success of Nazi propaganda through radio.
What was the problem with films during the Weimar era?
Weimar films were of high standard and popular
The Nazis needed to create a distinct cinematic identity.
What was the solution to the film problem in Nazi Germany?
Produced political films and entertainment with newsreels
This approach was designed to engage and influence the public.
What is an example of a Nazi propaganda film?
Leni Reifenstahl’s Triumph of the Will
This film is often cited as a masterpiece of propaganda.
What was the outcome of the focus on entertainment in films?
Political films were not popular; focus shifted to entertainment
This reflected the need to maintain public interest.
What was a significant problem with festivals and celebrations during the Nazi regime?
Previous celebrations were used but needed to be more impressive
The Nazis aimed to create grand spectacles to promote their ideology.
What was one solution for enhancing festivals and celebrations?
Mass rallies, such as those at Nuremberg, and creating special parade days
These events were designed to showcase Nazi power and unity.
What was a notable example of a Nazi celebration?
Hitler’s Birthday Parade in April
Such events were used to glorify Hitler and the regime.
What was the outcome of the Nuremberg rallies over the years?
They became grander each year, but people grew tired of the parades
This indicates a potential diminishing return on propaganda efforts.
What was a critical problem regarding culture in Nazi Germany?
Criticism of Weimar art and difficulty in control
The Nazis needed to enforce their cultural ideology.
What was the solution to control culture in Nazi Germany?
Set up the Reich Chamber of Culture, requiring all to join to work
This allowed the Nazis to regulate all cultural outputs.
What areas did the Reich Chamber of Culture control?
- Music
- Theatre
- Literature
- Architecture
- Art
This control was aligned with traditional German values and Nazi themes.
What is an example of a work that highlighted Nazi views?
Goebbels wrote Michael in 1929
This work exemplified the regime’s ideological stance.
What was the outcome of the 1937 House of Degenerative Art show?
It was 5 times as popular as the neighbouring House of German Art
This suggests a strong public interest in art that challenged Nazi ideals.
