How did the Nazis control the German people?

How did the Nazis control the German people? Terror is the best political weapon for nothing drives people harder than a fear of sudden death.

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What methods did I use to control the German people?

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What does the source suggest about the purpose of the Gestapo?I gave strict orders and demanded that the police should devote all their energies to the ruthless extermination of subversive elements. Herman Goering explaining his role in the creation of the Gestapo.4The Terror StateBoth the Gestapo and the SS were run by Heinrich Himmler.The Gestapo, set up in 1933, employed an army of spies who would inform on people. As of 1936 the Gestapo was supervised by Himmlers deputy Reinhard Heydrich

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Can you explain how the Gestapo helped the Nazis to control the German people?Use the information you have been given to complete your mind map!6The legal systemAll judges had to be members of the Nazi Party.They also had to join the National Socialist League for the Maintenance of Law.In October 1933 the German Lawyers Front was established and had over 10,000 members by 1934. In 1934 the Peoples court was established to try cases of treason.

7Enemies of the StateCommunistsSocial DemocratsJewsTrade Unionists.Work ShyHomosexualsGypsiesGermans who bought from JewsPacifistsRadical Christian OrganisationAnyone who criticised Hitler or the Nazi Party.8Enemies of the StateA list of German women who were still purchasing goods from Jewish shops.Printed to scare or terrorise other people into not buying from the Jews.

9How did the Terror State Work?Gestapo Spies inform on youYou are woken up by the Gestapo at 1 am in the morning and told that you have 5 minutes to pack your bags.You are arrested and thrown into a cell at the police stationDays or maybe weeks later you are interviewed and asked to sign form D11By signing this form you are giving your consent to be put into a concentration camp.You are handed over to the SS who run the concentration camps.You are imprisoned for up to six months doing hard physical labour.When you are released you tell everybody what has happened to youFear10How did the Terror State Work?Everyone knew someone who knew someone else who had been in a concentration camp.Favourite joke amongst Germans at this time: A man goes to the Dentist. The Dentist says: Open Wide. The man sits up and says: Not in front of a stranger.Favourite Saying amongst Germans: Speak through a Flower.800,000 Germans were imprisoned from 1933 1945 as Enemies of the State. 500,000 were executed by being shot in the neck.11There is a great BBC Video on this topic How important was the Gestapo in Nazi Germany? (6 marks)1 mark Gives a decision on how important the Gestapo were.

2 marks- Gives a reason to support decision.

3 marks - Explains one reason why the Gestapo were important.

4 marks Explains two reasons why they were important. Uses full paragraphing structure.

5-6 Marks Gives balanced evaluation explaining the importance of the Gestapo but also introducing other aspects of the terror state as being important. Reaches a clear judgement. Uses full paragraphing structure.The Gestapo was a very important tool in controlling the German people as they scared the German people into following Nazi rule. If the Gestapo became aware that a citizen was a threat to Nazi rule, even in small way that person would be arrested, tortured for information and potentially sent to a concentration camp. Through the fear that they inspired they created a large network of informers which meant that the majority of threats were reported by the German people themselves.12How important was the Gestapo in Nazi Germany? (6 marks)Describe the Nazi police state. (4 marks)1 mark Gives a decision on how important the Gestapo were.

2 marks- Gives a reason to support decision.

3 marks - Explains one reason why the Gestapo were important.

4 marks Explains two reasons why they were important. Uses full paragraphing structure.

5-6 Marks Gives balanced evaluation explaining the importance of the Gestapo but also introducing other aspects of the terror state as being important. Reaches a clear judgement. Uses full paragraphing structure.Question two mark scheme

1 mark identifies key aspects of the terror state.

2 marks- Describes one aspect of the police state. (Camps/Gestapo/legal system)

3 marks - Describes two aspects of the police state. (Camps/Gestapo/legal system)

4 marks Describes three aspects of the police state. (Camps/Gestapo/legal system)

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