Homework Situation was difficult for many Germans. Value of money very low, hard to buy food, other necessities Government is weak, different groups fighting for power Nazis and Hitler said they were going to fix these things Make new jobs, strengthen economy, bring back pride of Germany Explain how the Great Depression and Weimar Republic helped Hitler gain power. What did he say he was going to do in Germany?

Do Now Take out the HW from last night. Copy the HW for tonight and tomorrow: WHIL due Friday Examine the poster to the right. Respond in your DO NOW: What message do you get from it?

Propaganda Hitler used what we call propaganda in order to gain power in Germany. Propaganda is a way of communicating ideas that influence the attitude of a group of people, so that the group of people follow a certain cause- in this case, Hitler and the Nazi Party.

Propaganda "Propaganda tries to force a doctrine on the whole people... Propaganda works on the general public from the standpoint of an idea and makes them ripe for the victory of this idea." Adolf Hitler wrote these words in his book Mein Kampf (1926), in which he first advocated the use of propaganda to spread the ideals of National Socialism -- among them anti-Semitism.

Propaganda Goebbels organized thousands of meetings, torchlight parades, plastered posters everywhere and printed millions of special edition Nazi newspapers. Hitler was also known as a great speaker, and his speeches were powerful and convincing. Following the Nazi seizure of power in 1933, Hitler established a Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda headed by Joseph Goebbels. The Ministry's aim was to ensure that the Nazi message was successfully communicated through art, music, theater, films, books, radio, educational materials, and the press.

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“Triumph of the Will” The film was made in 1934 at a rally to promote the Nazi political party. As you watch the video clip, write down how the film makes Hitler appears. Focus on: Hitler, the crowd, music, camera, clothing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lLU5-yji8&bpctr=1431521036

RESPONSES Hitler was positioned at the highest point. He seemed to be “above” everyone. Music is dramatic. Hitler’s tone is enthusiastic. The audience is very attentive, focused, serious, and they nod and applaud often. The camera zooms up onto Hitler Nazi flags are everywhere. How did the film make Hitler seem very important and powerful? What did you notice?

Propaganda With your group, investigate the propaganda posters. Respond to the first question on the back of your worksheet: Imagine you are a German during the time of Hitler. How do these posters make you feel about Hitler and the Nazi Party? I will call you up in groups to the white board. Propaganda

Imagine you are a German during the time of Hitler Imagine you are a German during the time of Hitler. How do these posters make you feel about Hitler and the Nazi Party?

Propaganda How do you think propaganda helped Hitler gain power and popularity? Propaganda appealed to those who were looking for a savior. Hitler used every way possible to communicate to the German people. He promised solutions to all of Germany’s problems.