8C - How effectively did the Nazis control Germany?

What was one of the main aims of the Nazi regime in Germany?

To create a strong, racially pure Germany.

Who was the leader of the Gestapo?

Reinhard Heydrich.

What did the Gestapo have the power to do?

Arrest citizens and send them to concentration camps without trial.

What was the SS responsible for under Himmler?

Carrying out racial policies and crushing opposition.

What were concentration camps used for?

To detain and execute Jews, communists, and others opposed to the Nazis.

What was the role of propaganda in Nazi Germany?

To control public opinion and ensure loyalty to Hitler.

What annual event did the Nazi regime use to showcase their power?

The Nuremberg Rally.

What type of media did Goebbels control?

All forms of media, including books, art, newspapers, and radio.

What was prohibited in Nazi Germany concerning books?

No book could be published without Goebbels’ approval.

Which music genre was banned by the Nazis?

Jazz music.

What was the significance of the 1936 Olympics for the Nazis?

It was a propaganda opportunity to showcase Germany as a successful nation.

What was the Concordat between Hitler and the Catholic Church?

An agreement that allowed the Catholic Church to operate as long as it stayed out of politics.

Who criticized Nazi euthanasia policies?

Catholic Bishop Galen.

What laws institutionalized racial discrimination against Jews?

The Nuremberg Laws.

What was the purpose of the Reich Citizenship Law?

To classify Germans into different racial groups.

What incident was known as Kristallnacht?

A violent pogrom against Jewish businesses and people in 1938.

What major action did the Nazis take against Jews in 1933?

They were banned from public services.

How did the Nazis portray Jews in society?

Through anti-Jewish propaganda and discrimination.

What was the impact of Kristallnacht on Jewish communities?

It marked a significant escalation in violence and persecution against Jews.

What two groups did the SS and SA target for boycott?

Jewish businesses and public services.

What was the outcome for Jewish children after Kristallnacht?

They were banned from attending schools.

What was a common method of anti-Nazi sentiment among the people?

Social opposition, such as complaints about Nazi rallies.

What were some methods of political opposition against the Nazis?

Secret meetings and small-scale sabotage.

What was the fate of homosexuals under Nazi rule?

They faced persecution and were forced to wear a pink triangle.

What did Nazi propaganda emphasize about Aryans?

That they were racially superior and should be celebrated.

How did the Nazis utilize films for propaganda?

All films had to convey a pro-Nazi message.

What was the significance of loudspeakers in public places?

To broadcast Hitler’s speeches to the population.

What did Goebbels aim to do with art and artists?

Only promote Nazi-approved works that aligned with their ideology.

What was the fate of trade unionists under Nazi rule?

They were persecuted and sent to concentration camps.