Summary 7 - Methods of propaganda Flashcards
Newspapers that endorsed which political ideologies were closed?
Communist and socialist newspapers were closed down.
How many daily newspapers did the Nazis buy?
Up to 27
What did the Nazis do once they had bought up to 27 newspapers?
They merged all news agencies into one state controlled organisation.
Why did Hitler and Goebbels view the radio as an important form of propaganda?
Goebbels and Hitler believed that the spoken word had a greater impact than the written word.
Goebbels and Hitler promoted the production of cheap radios. By 1939, what percentage of German households owned a radio?
70%
Where were loud speakers set up so that messages from Hitler could be played?
Loud speakers were set up in town squares and factories.
How did the Nazis ensure that the majority of Germans listened to Hitler’s speeches?
Sirens sounded when Hitler was about to broadcast a speech.
When were all radio stations brought under the Reich Radio Company, which was controlled by the Propaganda Ministry?
April 1934
Why did Goebbels view film as a powerful propaganda tool?
Goebbels recognised the power of film to reinforce prejudices and work on the subconscious.
When did all new films have to be approved by the Propaganda Ministry?
After 1933
How did the Nazis reduce foreign influence in Germany after 1933?
After 1933, most foreign films were banned.
How were films censored after 1933?
Not all films were overtly political but many included subtle approved themes.
Leadership was glorified, Jews were demonised and pacifist themes were banned.
What did the Nazis view as the best propaganda?
Good discipline
How did the Nazis portray good discipline?
Good discipline was best displayed at parades. Theatricality was added by uniforms, flags and banners.
What were households expected to do to show support for the Nazi parades?
Households were expected to show support for parades by hanging flags (and risked being reported for non-compliance).
