The Nazi PartyLesson starter:

Write down all that you know about the German Nazi Party.

You should aim for at least 3 at least 3 factsfacts

Today we will…• Explain the appeal of the National

Socialist Party in Germany• Identify the ways in which they

stood out from other parties

I can…• Create a revision guide Create a revision guide of my

choice on why people liked the Nazi party

• Summarise the Appeal of the Summarise the Appeal of the Nazis Nazis in my Added Value Unit evidence sheet

• Initially called German Workers’ Party – run by Anton Drexler

• NSDAP• Hitler took over after

he left jail in 9124• A right wing party• They adopted the

swastika as their flag and symbol

1. Nazi Party 1. Nazi Party PoliciesPolicies

Views of the Nazi Party

• Strongly against Treaty of Versailles

• Belief in the ‘dolschtoss’ – that Germany had been forced to surrender in WWI by socialists, Jews etc

• Anti – Semitic (against Jews)• Need for strong and strict

government• Fiercely anti- Communist

What did The Nazis promise?

•To the Unemployed…

• They offered an end to unemployment and jobs for all 6 million out of work

•To the rich and middle class…

• They promised to wipe out communism which the rich were terrified of (as they could lose everything)

•To the farmers…

• They promised a higher price for their produce and to keep the Jewish banks off their backs

•To the Businessmen…

• They promised to reduce the power of Trade Unions and control striking workers

•To the Nationalists and ex-soldiers…

• They promised to rip up the Treaty of Versailles and rebuild the army

•To the women (50% of the population)…

• They promised a return to ‘family values’ and that they would listen to women in Germany

•To the young people…

• They promised hope for the future with jobs and a stable economy

The Nazi policiesThe Nazi policies• The promises of the Nazis appealed to

every group of society and they told people what they wanted to hear

• The Nazis gained votes because their policies had universal appeal (they basically promised something to everyone!)

• Other parties only appealed to some people (i.e. the Communists only appealed to poorer voters)

Recap…Recap…1. In pairs, one person read out Nazi

promises and the other person should try to pick out which group that policy is aimed at

2. Do you think you would have been taken in by the Nazi promises? Which would appeal to you

Take some thinking time…

Add to your AVU (Appeal of the Nazis side)

Nazi Party PoliciesNazi Party Policies1.What the Nazi party believed2.Examples of at least 4 promises and who they were aimed at3.How did the Nazi policies help them become more popular?

2. The Presentation 2. The Presentation of the Nazi Partyof the Nazi Party

PropagandaPropagandaMaterials which present a biased Materials which present a biased

viewview• The Nazis were masters of propaganda, posters, newspapers, speeches, songs etc.

• Dr Josef Goebbels Dr Josef Goebbels was in charge of propaganda – he ensured the Nazis were always presented in a positive light

• Hitler was presented as a saviour - the only man to save Germany

Propaganda 1: Long Live Germany!

Propaganda 1: Long Live Germany!

• Hitler as a god-like figure – bathed in a glow of light – like an angel

• also bursting through the dark clouds, suggesting Hitler can push through any enemy and obstacle.

• The eagle flying over head – eagle used a lot in propaganda posters – symbol of power and strength

• Long Live Germany – Hitler will ensure Germany’s survival

• Hitler is serious, determined• Numbers of supporters -

strength• The stark red of the flags

provides and definite contrast against the grey uniform and landscape and make the nazi emblem stand out.

Propaganda 2 : One Last Hope: Hitler

Propaganda 2 : One Last Hope: Hitler

• Germany is a country in despair. • The style of drawing gives the people a

‘rough edged’ quality – making me think that they have been through a lot in recent times.

• People are tired, hungry, desperate • HITLER the biggest writing on the

poster• Mixed age range of people – all are

suffering• Idea you should put your trust, your

last hope in Hitler• The use of colour in this poster is

extremely effective – the people are all coloured in a dirty brown shade – enforcing this feeling of rough, tired, poor, shabby people who have had a hard time. It also makes the words stand out as they are printed in white.

What else contributed to the What else contributed to the Nazis positive image?Nazis positive image?

• The SA ‘BrownshirtsThe SA ‘Brownshirts’ – Strong, disciplined, smartly dressed in brown uniforms – they gave the impression of organisation

• The Swastika The Swastika – a bold, easily recognizable symbol – made them stand out from the competition

Add to your AVU (Appeal of the Nazis side)

Nazi PropagandaNazi Propaganda1.Who was in charge of propaganda and how he presented Hitler2.An example of one propaganda campaign (and what it made people think)3.Why the SA impressed people4.How the swastika helped the Nazis

3. Hitler’s 3. Hitler’s Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills

1. Hitler was a great 1. Hitler was a great speakerspeaker• Hitler was the driving force

behind the Nazi party• He was a charismatic

public speaker• His speeches were so

popular he even charged people to come and hear them

• Started quietly and slowly but became loud and spellbinding

• Used humour and anger to enthuse his audience

Hitler's speeches

2. Hitler’s ideology2. Hitler’s ideology• Hitler was a WWI veteran and had

won the iron cross – this gained him respect

• He was a German patriot – He loved Germany and was a nationalist

• He wanted to make Germany strong and proud again

• He had a vision for Germany• He provided people with

‘scapegoats’ = groups they could blame for their problems eg. Jews, Communists and immigrants

3. Hitler’s Important 3. Hitler’s Important FriendsFriends• Alfred Hugenberg Alfred Hugenberg owned most of

Germany’s cinemas and hundreds of newspapers

• He supported Hitler as he wanted to stop the Communists and poured money into the Nazi party

• In the 1930s, the cinema was the only place people could watch the news

• Hugenberg basically gave the Nazis nationwide positive publicity

• Many other rich businessmen also financially supported the Nazi party due to their fear of Communism

• The massive sums of money given to the Nazis meant Hitler was the only politician who could afford to use air travel

• This meant he could speak in several German cities in one day, maximisingmaximising the amount of people who heard his message

Add to your AVU (Appeal of the Nazis side)

Hitler’s Leadership of the Nazi Hitler’s Leadership of the Nazi PartyParty1.Describe Hitler as a speaker.2.What did people like about Hitler’s ideology?3.Who were Hitler’s important friends and how did they help him?

N5 Extension:N5 Extension:The Nazi party vs. The

Communist party

The Nazi PartyThe Nazi Party• Leader: Adolf Hitler• Party Policies: Appealed to

every group in Germany• Paramilitary: The smartly

dressed SA, around 2million members

• History: many SA and Nazi members respected WWI veterans or Friekorps

• Who strongly opposed them: Communists

• Party Vision: all members completely support a National Socialist Germany with Hitler as leader

The Communist PartyThe Communist Party• Leader: Ernst Thälmann• Party Policies: Appealed only

to poor and working class• Army: Red Front (banned in

1929 for violence)• History: strongly associated

with the violent Spartacist Revolt in 1919

• Who strongly opposed them: all rich, all middle class, anyone who supported democracy

• Party Vision: Divided. Different opinions on how Germany should be run/ who should lead

Who looks more likely to return Who looks more likely to return Germany to a strong and stable Germany to a strong and stable

country?country?

Which paramilitary organisation Which paramilitary organisation looks more disciplined and looks more disciplined and

organised?organised?

Add to your AVU (Appeal of the Nazis side)

The Nazis compared to the CommunistsThe Nazis compared to the Communists1.Choose three areas of comparison and explain why the Nazis had the edge over the CommunistsI.e. I.e. The Nazis had party policies that The Nazis had party policies that appealed to all – poor, rich, middle class, appealed to all – poor, rich, middle class, women and young people. The Communists women and young people. The Communists only really appealed to one group – the only really appealed to one group – the working class.working class.

Revision TaskRevision Task• Create a revision diagram on The Appeal of

the Nazis • It should contain Four sections – policies, propaganda, Hitler Four sections – policies, propaganda, Hitler

as a leader and Nazis vs. Communistsas a leader and Nazis vs. CommunistsDetailed information on the four Detailed information on the four

topicstopicsSymbols/ Pictures which help jog your Symbols/ Pictures which help jog your

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