Rise of Nazi Germany
Fascism in Nazi Germany
Indoctrination
The promise of economic recovery and
more living space was made to appeal to the people of
Germany.
Offered citizens free meals and companionship
during the Great Depression to gain popularity with
the people
New laws were made to suggests that the good of the state
is more important than a citizen's rights
Extreme Nationalism
Established an "ingroup" (us)
and an "Outgroup"(them)
Blamed Jews for Economical issues
Believed in a master race (Aryan), Preferably including
people with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Hitler
Revolted against the Weimar Republic and
tried to lead a revolt. He was thrown in Jail for it
Wrote the "Mein Kampf" (My Struggle) while he was in prison
Censorship &
Propaganda
The Hitler Youth program
Tried to force Protestant churches to deliver
"Pro-Nazi" sermons
Book Burnings that burned up books
with opposing views/ ideologies against the Nazi party
Joseph Geobbels, led a radio that played
Military music and speeches that glorified the
Nazi party
Limited Human Rights
Strikes and outlawed unions were banned
Jews are banned from teaching in Universities,
and all government jobs. (1933)
Forced most of Roman Catholic schools to close,
to push youth into Government Controlled public schools.
The Nazi Party controlled the
citizens' press and religion
Legalized Police
Terror To Eliminate Opposition
Nazis rounded up and murdered hundred
of political enemies
"Gestapo" Secret police that
murdered those who opposed the Nazi parties
Growth of Nazi Power
Great Depression strengthened the Nazi party
with increasing unemployment rates.
Started with 6,000 people in 1921,
grew to 50,000 people by 1923.