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Antisemitism in Nazi Germany 2

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Antisemitism in Nazi Germany (cont.)

Antisemitism built up over time in Nazi Germany.

The Nazis view of Jews

The Nazis view of Jews

  • The Nazis viewed Jews as vermin and the cause of all the problems in the world.
  • Whilst there were other antisemitic political parties, only the Nazi Party succeeded in gaining a mass following.
  • The Nazis saw Jews as an “alien race” that fed off the host nation, poisoned its culture, stole its money, and enslaved its workers and farmers.
  • The Nazis claimed that “race-mixing” through marriage weakened Germany.
Nazi control of the press

Nazi control of the press

  • As the Nazi regime tightened control over the press in 1933, antisemitic views were promoted to many different groups across Germany.
  • Public displays of antisemitism in Nazi Germany took a variety of forms, from posters and newspapers to films and radio addresses.
  • Respected German citizens gave lectures at universities and priests spoke in church against the Jews.
A nation turning on Jews

A nation turning on Jews

  • The entire nation turned against people who were their friends and colleagues.
  • German Jews had even won medals for bravery during WW1.
  • All of this was forgotten and the plan to kill the Jews was carried out.
  • A small number of good people supported the Jews, often risking their lives to defend the Jews.
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