Gleichschaltung Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How important was the work of Goebbels in the Nazi takeover in Germany? Explain your answer. IT WAS IMPORTANT, BECAUSE... He realised the power of publicity... - He joined the Nazi Party in 1924 - From early on in his political career as a Nazi, he deliberately provoked street brawls and beer-hall fights at his speeches, aware of the effect of both good and bad publicity - Like Hitler, he was a talented speaker and knew how to capture the attention and support of a crowd - Because of all t...

A totalitarian society consists of a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial, requiring a compete subservience to the state. After becoming chancellor in 1933, Hitler sought to establish a totalitarian regime. Through the enabling act, and the subsequent death of Hindenburg, Hitler was able to unite presidency with his chancellorship, thus forming the messiah-like figure of the “Fuhrer”. Gleichschaltung; the coordination of all aspects of society was a characteristic feature...