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Gleichschaltung
The Nazis took control of every aspect of German life. Meaning Nazi Germany was a toltalitarian regime
Totalitarian Regime
A system, where the government controls everything and people have no freedom
People's Courts
Were set up and were Nazi run- People who disagreed with the government were put on trial or even executed without trial.
Malicious Gossip Law
It became law and was illegal in 1934 to tell jokes agaisnt the government
Media
What people read, heard and saw was controlled by the Nazis. This included newspapers, radio and cinema
Indoctrinate
To brainwash people into accepting only one set of beliefs. Nazi beliefs were taught in schools
Persecute
Treating people badly because of their beliefs. E.g Nazis took away the freedom or murdered Jews and Communists
Hitler Youth
Youth group set up for boys. All German boys aged 10-18 had to join. They were basically trained to be soilders in the future
League (of) German Maidens
Youth group for girls. Girls were trained to be fit and were prepared for motherhood
Repression
People in Nazi Germany were locked up and even killed without trial. This stopped people from having Free Speech
Terrorise
The SS and Gestapo (Secret Police) were used to terrorise people into doing as Nazis told them to
Religion
Hitler persecuted other religions and set up his own church- The Reich Church
Nuremberg Rally
Massive parades that were usually filmed for the cinema as propaganda. Showed masses how 'great and unstoppable' the Nazis were
Radios
Were placed in all workplaces and public areas to ensure everyone heard Nazi views
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Gleichschaltung- How Hitler took Control
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2015-04-07T12:15:25Z
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