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Nazi propaganda
Lesson objective
To begin to understand how Propaganda posters were used within Nazi Germany * Methods * Messages * Purpose
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2. Nazi Propaganda What is propaganda?
Propaganda is the use of the Media to aggressively promote one point of view.
Propaganda is ‘brainwashing’ of the public, convincing them of an ideological viewpoint.

3. In 2002, China banned the search engine Google.
Censorship
Censorship prevents people from hearing anyone else’s ideas
Do you think censorship exists in today’s world?
In 2002, China banned the search engine Google.
Can you think why?

4. Activity
In pairs discuss different ways in which a government could attempt to ‘brainwash’ the population.

5. Nazi Propaganda: Methods
Posters
Radio
Film
Newspapers

6. Posters Posters are cheap and easy to distribute
Placed in prominent positions they act as a constant reminder of ideology
Can be used for many purposes

7. Examples of Nazi Posters

8. Study the following propaganda posters carefully.
* Describe what you can see * Who do you think each poster is aimed at? * What is the message behind the poster? Why was it produced?
What can you learn from these sources about Nazi methods of propaganda?

9. “Youth Serves the Führer” All 10-year-olds into the Hitler Youth."
What I can see
Key Questions
Who is this poster aimed at? Why was this poster produced? What does this poster tell you about Nazi attitude towards youth?
Hitler in the background
Young HJ boy. Aryan in appearance, serious, looking ahead
Military/ Smart Uniform
“Youth Serves the Führer” All 10-year-olds into the Hitler Youth."
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10. Look at the poster carefully. What makes it so effective?
Waving Flags, Bright and Jolly. It is also a Nazi flag and is therefore an appeal to peoples patriotism and sense of loyalty.
This youth is obviously happy to join the organisation. She is enjoying herself. Her appearance is also appealing – fresh faced and attractive.
Smart Uniform. A sense of belonging to an important organisation. Pride.

11. What does this poster tell us about:
Key Question:
What does this poster tell us about:
*Nazi beliefs regarding the family and family life * Nazi attitudes regarding the role of women?
What I can see
The Eagle (The State) protecting the family
The father above the family
The mother caring for the baby – scarf on her head representing domestic work
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Happy, healthy children

12. What is the purpose of this poster?
What I can see
Key Question:
What does this film poster tell us about Nazi attitudes towards the Jews?
What is the purpose of this poster?
Physical features
Map of Germany
Handful of money
A knotted whip
Communist Symbol
Title in Bold
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13. Activity Two:
Once you have completed your table, pick your favourite Nazi propaganda poster and draw a version in your books.
write WHY it is your favourite.

14. Radio Hitler’s Speeches A variety of Speeches made by Adolf Hitler.
Hitler is considered to have been one of the greatest public speakers of all time.

15. Newspapers
Censoring newspapers ensures that only the news you want people to read is available to the public
Nazi party members wrote many articles for the press, ensuring that the message was always positive
Many publications were banned

16. Answer the following questions in full sentences
Task:
Answer the following questions in full sentences
Radio; receiver; Hitler’s speeches
What is propaganda?
What is censorship?
Nazi propaganda and censorship
3) Construct a mind map showing the different elements of Nazi propaganda and censorship.
4) What effect did Nazi propaganda have on the German population?