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