Fascism in Nazi Germany

Started with 6,000 people in 1921,
grew to 50,000 people by 1923.

Great Depression strengthened the Nazi party
with increasing unemployment rates.

Nazis rounded up and murdered hundred
of political enemies

"Gestapo" Secret police that
murdered those who opposed the Nazi parties

The Nazi Party controlled the
citizens' press and religion

Forced most of Roman Catholic schools to close,
to push youth into Government Controlled public schools.

Jews are banned from teaching in Universities,
and all government jobs. (1933)

Strikes and outlawed unions were banned

Joseph Geobbels, led a radio that played
Military music and speeches that glorified the
Nazi party

Book Burnings that burned up books
with opposing views/ ideologies against the Nazi party

Tried to force Protestant churches to deliver
"Pro-Nazi" sermons

Wrote the "Mein Kampf" (My Struggle) while he was in prison

Revolted against the Weimar Republic and
tried to lead a revolt. He was thrown in Jail for it

Believed in a master race (Aryan), Preferably including
people with blue eyes and blonde hair.

Blamed Jews for Economical issues

Established an "ingroup" (us)
and an "Outgroup"(them)

New laws were made to suggests that the good of the state
is more important than a citizen's rights

Offered citizens free meals and companionship
during the Great Depression to gain popularity with
the people