Nazi maintenance of power

• • Nazi youth groups encouraged loyalty and Nazi education brainwashed the young.
  • Nazi policies toward Jews created a fear of similar treatment.
  • Popular policies helped the Nazis to maintain support - e.g. Strength through Joy opportunities.
• • Political parties outlawed; non-Nazi members of the civil service were dismissed, crushing possible opposition.
  • Nazis began a massive programme of public works - economic policies provided jobs which won support.
  • Concentration camps used to get rid of opposition and made people afraid to speak out against the Nazis