Dictatorship

Cards (81)

  • In what year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

    1933
  • What was the political status of Germany in 1933?

    Germany was still a democracy but the Nazis were the largest party.
  • How did the Nazis gain power in 1933?

    By exploiting the weaknesses of the Weimar Republic.
  • Who appointed Hitler as Chancellor?

    President Hindenburg
  • What event gave the Nazis an excuse to arrest political opponents?
    The burning of the Reichstag building.
  • What were the main components of the Enabling Act of 1933?

    • Gave Hitler dictatorial powers
    • Allowed him to make laws without Reichstag consent
  • How did Hitler use propaganda?

    To manipulate public opinion and create support for his policies.
  • What methods did the Nazis use to silence opposition?

    Violence and intimidation, including arrests and killings.
  • What happened to other political parties under Nazi rule?

    They were banned.
  • What replaced trade unions under the Nazis?

    Nazi-controlled organizations.
  • What role did censorship play in Nazi Germany?

    It ensured that no criticism of the Nazis was allowed.
  • What was the function of the Gestapo?

    To spy on the population and arrest opponents.
  • What were concentration camps used for?

    To imprison opponents and eliminate threats to power.
  • What replaced the law courts in Nazi Germany?

    Special courts that upheld Nazi ideology.
  • How did the Nazis indoctrinate young Germans?

    Through youth organizations promoting Nazi ideology.
  • What was the effect of the Enabling Act on German democracy?

    It paved the way for the destruction of democracy.
  • How did the Gestapo contribute to the elimination of opposition?

    By swiftly and brutally dealing with dissent.
  • What happened to the President Hindenburg in August 1934?

    He died.
  • What roles did Hitler assume after Hindenburg's death?

    President, Chancellor, and supreme commander of the armed forces.
  • What were the key features of the totalitarian state established by the Nazis?

    • One-party state (Nazi Party only)
    • Dictatorial powers held by Hitler
    • Suppression of opposition through violence and intimidation
    • Control of media and propaganda
    • Use of Gestapo and concentration camps
  • What was the status of the Weimar Republic by 1934?

    It was effectively over.
  • What was the role of Goebbels in Nazi Germany?

    He was the Minister for People’s Enlightenment and Propaganda.
  • How did Goebbels influence Nazi policies on media and culture?

    He coordinated policies to remove opposition and promote supporters.
  • What was Goebbels' goal regarding the Nazi message in propaganda?
    To embed the Nazi message so deeply that people were unaware of their changing attitudes.
  • What happened to newspapers that disagreed with the Nazis?
    3600 newspapers were closed down.
  • How did the Nazis control radio broadcasts after 1933?
    All radio stations were under Nazi control and censored for propaganda.
  • What percentage of German homes had radios by 1939?

    70% of German homes had radios.
  • What was the purpose of Nazi rallies and parades?
    To create a sense of German unity and showcase the strength of the Nazi regime.
  • What was the significance of the Berlin Olympics in 1936 for the Nazis?

    It was used to showcase Nazism to the world.
  • How did the Nazis influence sports in Germany?
    They insisted teams perform the Nazi salute and linked victories to Nazi ideals.
  • What was the role of the Reich Chamber of Culture established by the Nazis?
    To ensure the arts aligned with Nazi ideas across various disciplines.
  • How many artists were accepted into the Chamber of Visual Arts?
    42,000 artists were accepted.
  • What happened to artworks that the Nazis disapproved of?
    12,000 paintings and sculptures were removed from galleries.
  • Who was Hitler's favorite architect?
    Albert Speer.
  • What architectural features did Hitler favor to convey strength?
    Domes, arches, and pillars were used to show grandeur.
  • Which type of music was censored by the Nazis?
    Jazz music was censored.
  • What was the Nazi stance on literature and book publishing?
    No new books could be published without Chamber approval.
  • How many writers were banned by the Nazis?
    2,500 writers were banned.
  • What happened to books written by Jews and anti-Nazi writers?
    Millions of books were removed and burned publicly.
  • How many films did the Nazi party produce?
    1,300 films were made by the Nazi party.