Nazism and The Rise of Hitler

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Youth in Nazi Germany

Hitler felt that a strong Nazi society could be established by teaching Nazi ideology to children. All schools were given German teachers. Children were divided into two groups — desirable and 3undesirable.

Textbooks were rewritten, functions of sports in schools was to nurture the spirit of violence and aggression. Ten-year-olds had to enter Jungvolk. At 14, all boys joined ‘Hitler Youth’; they joined the Labour Service at 18.

The Art of Propaganda.

The Nazi regime used language and media with care and often to great effect. They used films, pictures, radio, posters, etc. to spread hatred for Jews.

The Nazi Cult of Motherhood.

Women were told to be good mothers and rear pure-blooded Aryan children. They were encouraged to produce many children.