Transcript Nazi Propaganda

Nazi propaganda
Lesson objective
To begin to understand how Propaganda
posters were used within Nazi Germany
* Methods
* Messages
* Purpose
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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.
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?
Activity
In pairs discuss different ways in which
a government could attempt to
‘brainwash’ the population.
Nazi Propaganda: Methods
• Posters
• Radio
• Film
• Newspapers
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
Examples of Nazi Posters
Study the following propaganda posters carefully.
What can you learn from these
sources about Nazi methods of
propaganda?
* 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 I can
see
Key Questions
Hitler in the
background
Who is this
poster aimed
at?
Young HJ
boy.
Aryan in
appearance,
serious,
looking ahead
Military/
Smart
Uniform
Caption in
Bold
Why was this
poster
produced?
“Youth Serves the
Führer”
All 10-year-olds into the
Hitler Youth."
What does
this poster tell
you about Nazi
attitude
towards
youth?
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.
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
Happy, healthy
children
Key
Question:
What does
this poster
tell us
about:
*Nazi
beliefs
regarding
the family
and family
life
Nazi
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hand
mouse
attitudes
click
to check
your
response
regarding
before moving
the
role of
on
women?
What I can
see
Physical
features
Key
Question:
Handful
of money
What does
this film
poster tell us
about Nazi
attitudes
towards the
Jews?
A
knotted
whip
What is the
purpose
of
Communist
this poster?
Map of
Germany
Title in
Bold
Symbol
Left hand mouse click
to check your
response before
moving on
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.
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.
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
Task:
Answer the following questions in full
sentences
1) What is propaganda?
2) What is 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?
Radio;
receiver;
Hitler’s
speeches
Nazi propaganda and censorship