Life in nazi Germany

• What were the 4 main methods of control used by the Nazis?

  Terror, incentives, Propaganda, and Structure
• What does the term Gleichschaltung refer to in Nazi Germany?


  It means total control and a truly national Socialist state.
• Who were the SD in Nazi Germany?

  The SD were the Sicherheitsdienst, the intelligence body of the Nazi party.
• What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?

  The Gestapo were the Secret Police with sweeping powers to arrest, interrogate, and send people to concentration camps.
• Who was the minister of the Ministry of Public Propaganda and Enlightenment?

  Josef Goebbels
• What is an incentive in the context of Nazi Germany?

  An incentive is a reward or something to encourage people to do their best and adhere to the laws set by the Nazis.
• What does KDF stand for in Nazi Germany?

  Kraft Durch Freude, which means Strength through Joy.
• What was the purpose of the KDF program?

  To improve leisure time by providing theatre and cinema tickets and cheap holidays.
• Name two incentives for women in Nazi Germany.

  The Motherhood Cross, loans, and propaganda.
• Why were 70% of German families able to own a radio?

  Because radios were cheap and mass-produced, and the Nazis wanted families to have them to listen to speeches.
• What does propaganda mean in the context of Nazi Germany?

  Propaganda means to persuade, manipulate, and indoctrinate by spreading an idea or point of view.
• Why was sport considered important by the Nazis?

  Sport was important because it promoted fitness and health, which were Nazi ideals for strong and successful individuals.
• What happened to all non-Nazi newspapers by 1935?

  They were closed down.
• What sections of society were examined to understand life in Nazi Germany?

  • Women
  • Youth
  • Workers and the economy
  • The Church
• What should students do to enhance their understanding of Nazi Germany's control methods?

  • Review notes on incentives
  • Add new information to their tables
  • Use a different color pen for clarity
• What are some practice questions to check understanding of Nazi control?

  • Explain why the Nazis tried to control the church in Germany.
  • Infer two things from Source C about the Hitler Youth.
  • Infer two things from Source B about the role of women in Nazi Germany.
  • Explain the reduction in unemployment in Germany from 1933 to 1939.
• What extension task is suggested for students studying the youth in Nazi Germany?

  • Watch the History file clip on the Youth
  • Complete the question sheet provided