Propaganda Flashcards
(28 cards)
Were Germans enthusiastic newspaper readers?
Yes, so the Nazis used this to their advantage.
What law was made in October 1933?
A law which made editors responsible for anything that went against what the Nazis waned.
What did clause 14 state?
That editors had to exclude anything that calculated to weaken the strength of the Reich abroad or at home, as well as everything offensive to the honour of dignity of a German.
What control did the government have on articles?
The content of the newspaper with daily press conferences stating what, where and how long articles should be.
In 1933 what ownership of newspapers did Nazis have?
3%
In 1939 what ownership of newspapers did Nazis have?
69%
In 1944 what ownership of newspapers did Nazis have?
82%
How were manipulated subtly by newspapers?
The Nazis kept the original names of the papers, so people weren’t conscious of the change.
In 1934 how many radio sets were there?
7 million.
In 1935 how many radio sets were there?
16 million.
By 1939 what percentage of household had a radio?
70%.
In 1933 how many broadcasts were of Hitler’s speeches?
50.
In 1935 how many people were the audience of his speeches on the radio?
56 million out of 70 million.
How were key speeches announced?
By sirens and work stopped so that everyone could listen through public loudspeakers.
Who reported on attendance of these public speeches?
Radio wardens.
What was film seen as?
A means of relaxation.
In 1933 how many film companies were allowed to remain private?
4.
However why did film companies eventually become state owned?
The government gradually bought up shares and increasing their finances so indirectly companies did become state owned.
What sorts of films were made?
Some glorified the Kampfzeit (struggle for power), while other tried to develop racist attitudes.
In 1940 what films were released?
3 anti-Semitic films.
How many writers were banned?
2500.
What happened on May 1933?
The government organised the Burning of Books ceremony, when 20,000 books were burnt in order to cleanse the new Germany.
What were novelists expected to do?
Promote Nazi ideas or remain neutral.
What was the best selling book?
Mein Kampf.
