history grade 9 propaganda techniques during Nazi control of Germany

1. Nazi Propaganda
And
Mass Media

2. Dr Joseph Goebbels
Minister of Propaganda and
Popular Enlightenment
(since 1933)
Believed in, and promoted
Hitler as the
Saviour of Germany

3. The Message……
Anti -Semitism
This is the term given to
political, social and
economic agitation against
Jews. In simple terms it
means ‘Hatred of Jews’.
Aryan Race
This was the name of what
Hitler believed was the perfect
race. These were people with
full German blood, blonde hair
and blue eyes.

4. Define Propaganda
• Propaganda is the systematic
spreading of information or
misinformation by the Media to
aggressively promote one point
of view.
• Propaganda is ‘brainwashing’
of the public, convincing them
of an ideological viewpoint.

5. Propaganda
Activity
• In pairs discuss different ways in which a
government could attempt to ‘brainwash’ the
population. Make a brief note of your ideas.
• Think about what legislation (laws) that a
government could introduce to aid their
propaganda campaign.

6. censorship
Censorship is to ban information or entertainment
which the government thinks is harmful.
Dictatorship and censorship go hand in hand.
Can you think of some reasons why?

7. Nazi Propaganda: Methods
• Nuremberg Rallies
• Olympic Games
• Media - Posters
- Radio
- Film and news reels
- Newspapers
- Books
- Music

8. Nuremberg Rallies
What adjectives would you use to describe the
above photos of the rallies

9. precision orderly
Regimental pride intimidation
a sense of belonging
order out of chaos

10. 1936 Olympics
• Motive??
• To showcase Aryan
Super race
• A modern Country
• Technologically
advanced.

11. Did they succeed?
Jesse Owens - Black Athlete
from the USA
4 gold medals
11 World Records
Disputed the Aryan Race
theory
Fanatical approach by the
Germans to the games – did
not really impress the world.

12. Posters
• Posters are cheap
and easy to
distribute
• Placed in prominent
positions they act as
a constant reminder
of ideology
• Can be used for
many purposes

13. Examples of Nazi Posters

14. Radio or radio masts
• Hitler’s Speeches
• Music
• Cheap radio sets
35 marks
Hitler was a great orator.

15. Film and newsreels
Film was used to show Hitler in a positive light as
often as possible.
The Nazi’s commissioned several films, each
carefully portraying a certain image – try to
think what this may have been…

16. Newspapers
• Censoring newspapers ensures
that only the news you want
people to read is available to the
public
• Nazi party members wrote many
articles for the press, ensuring that
the message was always positive
• Many publications were banned

17. • There are cinema evenings to be caught up with, very
enjoyable ones – if only there were not each time the
bitterness of the Third Reich’s self-adulation and
triumphalism. The renewal of German art – recent
German history as reflected in postage stamps, youth
camps, enthusiastic welcome for the Fuhrer in X or Y.
Goebbel’s speech on culture to the germanised theatre
people, the biggest lecture theatre, the biggest
autobahn in the world, etc. etc. – the biggest lie in the
world, the biggest disgrace in the world, it can’t be
helped….
• Diary of Victor Klemperer 1937
• Source 20

18. Activity
• Using all of the available
resources. Explain how the Nazi
Party used propaganda to
strengthen their position once in
power.
• See following slide for some advice on what to include in your answer.

19. Answering the Question
Using all of the available resources. Explain how the
Nazi Party used propaganda to strengthen their
position once in power.
• A description of how each form of media was manipulated will
NOT attain a high mark
• Ensure that you make the purpose of propaganda explicit
• A strong answer will recognise that no one method of
Propaganda is successful in isolation
• The frequency of broadcasts and number of public images
must be emphasised
• Analysis of how the combined media onslaught would
influence the opinions of ordinary Germans is necessary for a
high level response
• Reference to the available source material and some appraisal
of it’s purpose and worth will enhance the quality of your
answer