Nazi Government Propaganda Lesson starter 1 The Nazi

Nazi Government: Propaganda Lesson starter: 1. The Nazi government only wanted people to have certain information. Make two lists; a) Things the Nazis wanted to keep secret from the people b) Things they wanted to publicise (wanted everyone to know about)

Today we will… • Explain how the Nazis used propaganda to stay in power

I can… • Complete a table analysing how these groups helped the Nazis

Propaganda The Nazis controlled all information in Germany to convince people they were a good government. Propaganda was used to make people dislike certain groups such as Jews. It was also used to make people like the Nazis more and help keep them in power.

• In Nazi Germany it was almost impossible to hear any anti-Nazi views • Hitler knew propaganda was very important

“The intelligence of the masses is small. Their forgetfulness is great. They must be told the same thing a thousand times”.

Task: Construct a table or spider diagram explaining the ways in which the Nazis were able to use propaganda. Newspapers Rallies Books Film Radio Posters

Task: Watch the video and try to get as many points on how the Nazis used propaganda whilst in power • http: //www. bbc. co. uk/learningzone/clips/na zi-germany-opposing-views/3272. html • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Af 44 Sli n 7 lg

Dr Josef Goebbels • Now he had helped the Nazis into power his job was to convince people they liked living in Nazi Germany • ‘Minister for Public Enlightenment’ • He also censored anything anti-Nazi

• The Radio was the most important form of communication at the time • The Nazis produced cheap radios so that 70% of German homes had one • These radios could only receive Nazi stations • They were also in workplaces and on street corners • All work was to stop when the Fuhrer spoke on the radio

• The Nazis also controlled all newspapers, all cinemas and every other source of information • This meant that most Germans only read good things about the Nazis • For example – the Nazis had done so well in reducing unemployment

The role of Films • Goebbels controlled all films made in Nazi Germany The Nuremberg rallies were turned into a movie called Triumph of Will. What do you think this the purpose of this film was? Think back to what the rallies showed… Foreign visitors were dazzled and afraid of the size of the German Military. How could have it got so strong? How could any foreign powers stand up to the Nazis? In reality however… Some of the military equipment on show at the rallies was fake. Carefully painted cardboard outlines of tanks were placed on top of small cars that raced around the arena.

Leni Riefenstahl • Born in 1902 in Berlin • Started her career as an actress, but moved into directing in 1932. • Is best known for her films The Triumph of the Will and Olympia – they were given worldwide acclaim. • She was never a member of the Nazi Party. At the end of WW 2 she was arrested, but was released without charge. • Died aged 101 in 2003. Remains one of the most acclaimed female directors.

The Triumph of the Will • Funded entirely by the Nazi Party • Covers 4 days of the September 1934 Nuremberg Rallies. 700, 000 Nazi supporters attended these rallies. • Released in 1935. Won awards in France, America and Sweden. • Today: banned in Germany

On September 5, 1934 20 years after the outbreak of the world war 16 years after the beginning of our suffering 19 months after the beginning of the German Renaissance Adolf Hitler flew again to Nuremberg to review the columns of his faithful followers

Discuss… Think of three words to describe the scene. For each word give an example from the video that makes you think this.

Discuss… Who do you think the audience were – who might have gone to see this film? What do you think they would have felt when watching this?

The role of books • All books had to be censored by the Nazis. • The Nazis were worried about independent thinking. • Official book – burnings were common place to rid Germany of books published by. . . – Communist and Socialist – Jews – Anyone they disapproved of – Or containing ideas they disapproved of. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Jf-HZz 5 Qv 8 E

Unscramble the words below: • • • nlie eeirfalhsnt faderl nggbeerhu ppaaaordgn htelninmntege ssphircneo What do all of these words have in common?

1936 Berlin Olympic Games • All anti-Semitic propaganda was removed temporarily • Anti Semitic laws were relaxed • All Roma people (gypsies) were arrested and sent to a nearby camp • The new Olympic stadium held 100, 000 spectators • The Nazis used it as an opportunity to show fantastic Germany was to live in

Nuremberg Rallies • These had been held annually since 1923 but became huge propaganda events once the Nazis were in power • By the 1930 s ½ a million people attended • Sport and military displays • Mock battles • Torch parades at night

Nuremberg Rallies • People were dazzled by the sheer strength of the Nazis • Foreign visitors were perhaps intimidated by how strong the Nazis had become • Hitler’s speeches had the crowd in an emotional frenzy

• Propaganda, either in films or posters or rallies, all had the same purpose. It was to make people believe that life was so much better under the Nazis, and for many people it was.