Nazi social and economic policiesYouth movements and education
In the 1930s the Nazis began rearmament which created thousands of jobs. They expected the German people to follow the Nazi way of life and used the Nuremberg Rallies to get their message across.
The Nazis tried to brainwash the German population into believing in the Nazi way of life. They believed that the best way to do this was by changing the minds of the young.
Education
This was aimed at developing young adults who believed fully in Nazi ideals.
Teachers and university lecturers were forced to teach a very specific curriculum.
Anti-Nazi and Jewish teachers were sacked.
School subjects were given a pro-Nazi bias.
History was taught to glorify Germany.
Biology taught that pure Germans were superior.
Textbooks were rewritten to teach Nazi beliefs.
Youth groups
Boys were encouraged to join Hitler Youth. It taught survival techniques, military skills and the importance of physical fitness.
Girls were encouraged to join the League of German Maidens. It taught the importance of family and how to be a good wife and mother.
