Nazi Ideology

This Powerpoint presentation examines aspects of Nazi ideology that impacted on their treatment of Jewish people. These ideologies include:
Lebensraum – Provide living space for the German people by expanding into nearby countries
Racial purity – There is a hierarchy of “races” or ethnic groups and some races are more valuable than others.
Authoritarianism - The Nazis believed in the virtues of strong government and extensive state power. Decisions were made by a powerful leader (fuhrer).
Building a community - Germans believed that everyone should unite and work together to build a people’s community (Volksgemeinschaft).
Totalitarianism - The Nazi government tried to control all aspects of public and private life.
Militarism - Government or people that a country should maintain strong armed forces and be prepared to use them.
Propaganda – The Nazis used every means possible to convince the people that their way of thinking was the only correct way.
Economic sovereignty – The entire national economy supported Nazi aims and beliefs, from employment to business and industry.