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Germany, the experiences of Germans under the Nazis,
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How were the lives of people in Germany affected by conscription?
How were the lives of people in Germany affected by conscription?
Conscription reduced unemployment not only in the army, but in coal mines, the steel industry and textile mills as there was an increased demand for weapons, equipment and uniforms. The increased size of the army not only led to economic success, but boosted national pride as Germans felt like their country was finally recovering from the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles.
How were the lives of people in Germany affected by not allowing farmers to divide up their land for their children?
How were the lives of people in Germany affected by not allowing farmers to divide up their land for...
Some farmers disliked laws which stopped them from dividing up their land to give to their children, whereas others liked the idea that their farm would be secure for generations. Only the oldest child was able to inherit farms, so the rest of the children tended to go to work in cities for better pay, causing a decrease in the rural population of about 3% per year in the 1930s.
Why did some Christians support the Nazis?
Why did some Christians support the Nazis?
Both believed in marriage and the family; Christians feared communism, which Hitler promised to destroy; Hitler promised to respect the church.
What were the aims of Nazi racial policy?
What were the aims of Nazi racial policy?
The Nazis wanted a population of Aryan übermensch (superior human beings); Aryans would be typically teutonic (blond, tall, blue-eyed, physically strong). The Nazis wanted to do this by removing untermensch (inferior human beings) from Germany; they targeted 'damaged' Aryans as well as members of 'inferior' races such as Jews and Romani. The Nazis aimed to create a homogeneous volksgemeinschaft, where there were no minorities.
In what ways did the Nazis persecute 'undesirables'?
In what ways did the Nazis persecute 'undesirables'?
Believed that all Germans should work to make Germany great. Sent about 500,000 homeless people, beggars, and alcoholics to concentration camps, often with the intention of working them to death. As well as thousands of prostitutes, homosexuals, and people with strong religious beliefs (and those who refused to join the army or be loyal to anyone besides God). About 350,000 disabled people were killed because Hitler didn't want disabilities passed on to children.
How did the Nazis use propaganda and censorship to control Germany?
How did the Nazis use propaganda and censorship to control Germany?
Goebbels was the Minister of Enlightenment and Propaganda. He repeated Nazi key messages (blame Jews for problems, criticise the Treaty of Versailles, make Germany great again) in film, radio, television, newspapers, etc. He banned anything that was viewed as harmful to the Nazis or Hitler, eg books, films, news articles.
How did the Nazis use fine art to control Germany?
How did the Nazis use fine art to control Germany?
In 1936, the Nazis publicly burned 5000 disproved paintings. They opened an exhibition of unacceptable art and another of approved paintings, and wanted simple, understandable art that portrayed Nazi values.
Who were the Solf Circle?
Who were the Solf Circle?
A group of trusted friends who held tea parties discussing opposition to the Nazis; one friend brought a Gestapo agent; all arrested in Januaray 1944; some executed.
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