Timed Practise – 11 mins

2. Timed Practise – 11 mins • Explain the reasons why the German people were unhappy with the Weimar Republic by 1933. 6 marks Remember: • For Explain questions you should always link back to the question for EVERY point. • State your reason and WHY people were unhappy

3. Marking Instructions One reason why Germans were unhappy with Weimar was… • The Weimar Republic signed the Treaty of Versailles. This meant many Germans were angry as the Treaty was very harsh. • The German people were confused by proportional representation. This meant many Germans didn’t trust the politicians in government. • Weimar needed the help of the Freikorps to stop the Spartacist revolt. This meant the German people thought the Weimar government were weak. • Hyperinflation wiped out people’s life savings. This meant people were angry with Weimar and blamed them for their losses. • The Munich Putsch challenged the authority of the Weimar government. This meant Hitler could use the putsch to gather more support and speak against Weimar. • The Great Depression left millions of Germans unemployed. This meant that people thought Weimar were incompetent and couldn’t be trusted with the economy.

4. The Appeal of the Nazi Party Lesson starter: Write down all that you know about the German Nazi Party. You should aim for at least 3 facts

5. Today we will… • Explainthe appeal of the National Socialist Party in Germany • Identify the ways in which they stood out from other parties

6. I can… • Explain how the Nazis appealed to different groups of Germans • Create a revision guide of my choice on why people liked the Nazi party

7. Initially called German Workers’ Party – run by Anton Drexler • NSDAP • Hitler took over again in 1924 after he left jail • A right wing party • They adopted the swastika as their flag and symbol

8. 1. Nazi Party Policies

9. 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

10. What did The Nazis promise?

11. Task • Listen to the following promises. Who do you think the Nazis would have promised this to?

12. To the Unemployed… • They offered an end to unemployment and jobs for all 6 million out of work

13. To the rich and middle class… • They promised to wipe out communism which the rich were terrified of (as they could lose everything)

14. To the farmers… • They promised a higher price for their produce and to keep the Jewish banks off their backs

15. To the Businessmen… • They promised to reduce the power of Trade Unions and control striking workers

16. To the Nationalists and ex-soldiers… • They promised to rip up the Treaty of Versailles and rebuild the army

17. To the women (52% of the population)… • They promised a return to ‘family values’ and that they would listen to them

18. To the young people… • They promised hope for the future with jobs and a stable economy

19. The 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)

20. Create a mind-map to show what the Nazis would have promised each group of voters

21. Unemployed Farmers Appeal of the Nazis Army Rich and Middle Class Business owners Women Young People

23. 2. The Presentation of the Nazi Party

24. PropagandaMaterials which present a biased view • The Nazis were masters of propaganda - posters, newspapers, speeches, songs etc. • 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

25. Copy the following table in to your jotterUse around 5 lines for each row

26. Propaganda 1: Long Live Germany!

28. 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 • Also, Germany’s national symbol • Long Live Germany – Hitler will ensure Germany’s survival • Hitler is serious, determined • Numbers of supporters - strength • The stark red of the flags provides a contrast against the grey uniform and landscape and make the nazi emblem stand out.

29. Propaganda 2 : One Last Hope: Hitler

30. Propaganda 2 : One Last Hope: Hitler • Germany is a country in despair. • The style of drawing gives the people a ‘rough edged’ quality – making you 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.

31. Propaganda 3 - • The German Student • “Fight for the leader and the people - in the Nazi Student Federation”

32. Propaganda 3 - • The German Student student

33. What else contributed to the Nazis positive image? • The SA ‘Brownshirts’ – Strong, disciplined, smartly dressed in brown uniforms – they gave the impression of organisation • The Swastika – a bold, easily recognizable symbol – made them stand out from the competition

34. Appeal of the Nazis Lesson Starter: Why do you think some people vote for extremist parties like the Nazis? Try to come up with at least two ideas.

35. 3. Hitler’s Leadership Skills “Hitler was the Nazi’s greatest electoral asset” (Cameron, Henderson, Robertson)

36. 1. Hitler was a great speaker • 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

37. 2. 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

38. 3. Hitler’s Important Friends • Alfred Hugenbergowned 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

39. 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, maximising the amount of people who heard his message

40. The Nazi party vs. The Communist party

41. Nazis vs Communists • The Nazis & the Communists hated each other and both were determined to destroy each other. • They fought battles in the streets between their private armies. • Many better off Germans thought the Nazis were thugs but supported them as they were more afraid of the Communists.

42. The Nazi Party The Communist Party Leader: Ernst Thälmann Party Policies: Appealed only to poor and working class Paramilitary: 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 • 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

43. Who looks more likely to return Germany to a strong and stable country?

44. Which paramilitary organisation looks more disciplined and organised?

45. Appeal of the Nazis The Nazis’ campaign can be broken into 4 key areas: • Policies/Promises • Propaganda • Hitler’s Leadership • The importance of key individuals

46. “The answer is…” • Create your own question to match the answers below: • They appealed to all voters • They would create jobs for everyone • Hitler was shown as the saviour of Germany • They were more scared of Communism • He was a very charismatic public speaker Bonus – create your own for the class

47. Jigsaw Task • Each person has a list of questions that relate to the four sources. • You will have 3 minutes to complete your answers. • After you have done this for each source, you will need to find another person and compare answers • Person 1 shares with Person 2, 3 & 4 etc.

48. Explain why the Nazis appealed to many Germans between 1929-32. 6 marks Remember: • This is N5 – all answers are full sentences – no bulletpoints! • 6 marks = 6 separate points. • Explain questions – always link back to the question. What the Nazis said and WHY that appealed to people • “The Nazis said … and this appealed to voters because …”

49. Revision Task - Homework • Create a revision diagram on the “Appeal of the Nazis” • It should contain: • Four sections – policies, propaganda, Hitler as a leader and Nazis vs. Communists • Detailed information on the four topics (at least 3 points in each) • Symbols/ Pictures which help jog your memory Due Tuesday 21st November