Control: propaganda

Cards (30)

  • What is the focus of this rapid revision session?
    Propaganda in Nazi control
  • Why is it important to promote this material?
    It is crucial for the GCSE course
  • Who led the terror control in Nazi Germany?
    Heinrich Himmler
  • What was the purpose of propaganda in Nazi Germany?
    To convince and indoctrinate the public
  • Who was put in charge of Nazi propaganda?
    Joseph Goebbels
  • What were the three main methods of Nazi propaganda?
    1. Censorship
    2. Propaganda creation
    3. Control of art and culture
  • What does censorship in Nazi propaganda involve?
    Control and banning of opposing messages
  • How does propaganda differ from censorship?
    Propaganda creates messages rather than banning
  • What did Joseph Goebbels believe about effective propaganda?
    It should work invisibly and subtly
  • What type of art did the Nazis promote?
    Traditional art forms
  • What was the Nazi stance on Jazz music?
    It was rejected as degenerate
  • Who was appointed as the minister of propaganda in 1933?
    Joseph Goebbels
  • What was the purpose of public rallies in Nazi Germany?
    To impress and show order and strength
  • What was the capacity of the purpose-built stadium in Nuremberg?
    200,000 people
  • How did the Nazis use the 1936 Olympics?
    To showcase cultural and racial superiority
  • What was the Reich Chamber of Culture responsible for?
    Controlling art and culture
  • What was the process of aligning public life with Nazi beliefs called?
    Gleichschaltung
  • How did the Nazis control cinema?
    By censoring films and promoting Nazi messages
  • What was the film "The Eternal Jew" known for?
    Carrying anti-Semitic messages
  • What was the hidden meaning in the Titanic film produced by the Nazis?
    To portray Americans as cowardly
  • What was the character "Hzy the Canary" based on?
    Mickey Mouse
  • What was the purpose of the "degenerate art" exhibitions?
    To ridicule art the Nazis disapproved of
  • What type of music was banned by the Nazis?
    Jazz music
  • How many authors had their work outlawed by the Nazis?
    2,500 authors
  • What was the impact of Nazi propaganda on architecture?
    Promoted grand, traditional styles
  • Who was Hitler's favorite architect?
    Albert Speer
  • How did Nazi propaganda influence various aspects of life?
    • Controlled media: newspapers, film, radio
    • Promoted Nazi ideas in sports and culture
    • Censored opposing views and art
  • Did the Nazis achieve total control over art and culture?
    No, some groups embraced foreign cultures
  • What was the role of fear in Nazi propaganda?
    To frighten those not convinced by propaganda
  • What were the main themes of Nazi propaganda?
    • Censorship of opposing ideas
    • Creation of pro-Nazi messages
    • Control of art and culture