Social Impact of the Nazi State in 1945

Social Impact of the Nazi State in 1945

1.  Question – How did the Nazis control teachers?

Answer – Compulsory for teachers to be Nazi Party members. -Those who didn’t teach Nazi ideas were sacked. -Teachers’ camps taught them how to use Nazi ideas in their teaching. -Nearly all teachers joined the Nazi Teachers’ Association.

2.  Question – How did the Nazis control subjects?

Answer – 15% of time dedicated to PE. –This ensured a healthy and strong population. -Girls were taught domestic skills, while boys were taught science and military skills. -Both sexes taught traditional subjects: German, History, Geography and Maths. -New subjects: Race studies and Eugenics (selective breeding) were taught to both sexes.

3.  Question – How did the Nazis control propaganda?

Answer – All lessons began and ended with the Hitler salute. -From 1935, all textbooks had to be approved by the Nazi Party. -Traditional subjects were rewritten to glorify Germany, including great German writers and History. -Racial ideas and anti-semitism were embedded within subjects.

4.  Question – What was the Hitler Youth Law?

Answer – Made in 1936. -Law made it difficult not to join a youth group. -From 1939, joining one was compulsory.

5.  Question – Name 3 uses of youth movements.

Answer

  1. They ensured that Nazi control of children when they weren’t at school. 
  2. All other youth groups were closed down. 
  3. Like schools, they concentrated on creating loyal Nazis and preparing children for their future roles.

 

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