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Nazi Germany: Methods of Control

Explore how the Nazis controlled Germany through propaganda, surveillance, and fear tactics. Learn about the Gestapo, SS, propaganda minister Goebbels, and concentration camps. Analyze the impact of these groups on German society.

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Nazi Germany: Methods of Control

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  1. The Nazi Police State Lesson starter: What actions did Hitler take between 1933-34 which made Germany less democratic?

  2. Today we will… • Identify the groups who controlled the German people in Nazi Germany • Explain the role of each in helping the Nazis stay in power

  3. I can… • Complete a table analysing how these groups helped the Nazis

  4. Vocabulary box Nazi Germany was a dictatorship This meant that everyone was ruled by one person. His rules were very strict and you would be punished severely if you did not obey them The Nazis created a successful dictatorship through establishing a police state, where the authorities had far more rights than ordinary people.

  5. Although Hitler was the leader of Germany, most of his work was done by other people • These groups ensured his laws were obeyed • The groups did their job so thoroughly, Hitler had to do very little

  6. Use this title as the start of a mind map and add on information throughout the lesson How did the Nazis control the German population?

  7. The Gestapo • The Gestapo were the secret police • They tapped phones and read mail • Anyone suspected of being against The Nazis was instantly arrested • They also used torture to gain confessions from suspects • They wore ordinary clothes • There were around 45,000 Gestapo agents in Nazi Germany

  8. The SS • The SS were the state security service • It was their job to eliminate all opposition in Nazi Germany • They were ruthless and violent and people were terrified of them

  9. Heinrich Himmler was the leader of The SS

  10. Spies and Informers • They informed The Gestapo of any Jews trying to hide, anyone who spoke out against The Nazis or showed anti- Nazi behaviour • Sometimes people spied on their own families and friends • Around 160,000 Germans informed on others

  11. Concentration Camps • Run by SS • Jews, homosexuals, political prisoners and other ‘undesirables’ were taken here • The first was Dachau, near Munich • These were the most feared tool of the Nazi government

  12. Sachsenhausen ‘model’ concentration camp in Berlin

  13. Josef Goebbels: Propaganda • He controlled all Nazi propaganda • ‘Minister for public enlightenment’ • He publicised Hitler’s successes eg, building the autobahn (motorway system) • He ensured things like the camps were kept secret from ordinary Germans • He censored the press • Goebbels made hundreds of Nazi propaganda films and they were shown before every film in the cinema to ensure people stayed loyal to Hitler

  14. Task: Totalitarian State

  15. N5 Explain Question Explain how Nazi government were able to control the German people, 1933-39. 5 marks Example structure: The Nazi government were able to control the German people through (describe one aspect i.e. Gestapo) and this made people …

  16. Nazi Germany was a totalitarian state. Try to complete the dictionary definition with what you think this means. • totalitarian • to·tal·i·tar·i·an • /toʊˌtælɪˈtɛəriən/ Show Spelled [toh-tal-i-tair-ee-uhn] Show adjective • 1. ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ • Origin: 1925–30; totalit(y) + -arian

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