propaganda, censorship, fear & terror

What where the twin pillars of control

• Propaganda = persuade people Hitler was great

• Terror = deals with people who can’t be indoctrinated

What forms of propaganda was there

Posters, cinema, radio, speeches, literature, rallies, news, sports

What types of terror was there

Concentration camps, Gestapo, SS

How was fear & terror used

• By the SS (most feared organisation)

• The gestapo (secret police)

• The regular police

What impacts did fear and terror have on peoples lives

• retreating into private spheres

• Unwilling to talk about politics in public

• Felt they had to attend Nazi events

• Had to join Nazi party for safety

How was censorship used by Nazis

• By controlling media

• Abolishing opposition (independent newspapers were shut down)

• Book burning