Two effects of censorship on Germany

Question 1

1st

Answer 1

1. Germans indoctrinated without knowing it

• Newspapers were strictly controlled - any paper that opposed Nazis was shut down
• Jazz music banned - seen as ‘black’ music
• Ministry of Propaganda made list of unacceptable literature
• Students were encouraged to hand in ‘un-German’ books - millions of books from universities and libraries were burned in Nazi-organised rallies

Question 2

2nd

Answer 2

2. Industries became strictly controlled and people had no freedom

• All owners, editors, and journalists had to be members of the Reich Press Chamber.
• Radio programs strictly controlled - 1934 - all radio companies were brought together under the Reich Radio company.
• writers, actors, and musicians had to join the Reich Chamber of Commerce.
• If work was considered unsuitable, they were left out and could not work