James Outen Why the Nazis
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Why the Nazis?
Keeping in mind how Germany was treated at the end of WWI, of the 25 points, how many seem quite
reasonable how many are flat out bad ideas, and how many are a mix? List which points you put in each
category.
Be honest, if you aren't honest then the real point of this assignment will be lost.
Quite Reasonable:
Point 13: "We demand the nationalization of all (previous) associated industries (trusts)."
This point advocates for the nationalization of industries and is reminiscent of socialist policies.
In context of post-World War I Germany, where economic instability and inequality were prevalent, such
an idea could have seemed reasonable to some.
A Mix:
Point 10: "The first duty of every citizen must be to productively work mentally or physically. The
activities of individuals may not clash with the interests of the whole but must be exercised within the
framework of the community and for the general good."
While the idea of promoting productive work is reasonable, the notion that individual activities
should be subordinate to the community and the "general good" can be seen as a potential infringement
on personal freedoms.
Flat Out Bad Ideas:
Point 7: "We demand that the state be charged first with providing the opportunity for a livelihood and
way of life for the citizens."
This point implies that the state should provide for the livelihood and way of life of citizens,
which can be seen as an extreme form of government intervention and a potential infringement on
personal freedoms.
Pick one point from each category and explain why you put it in that category.
Quite Reasonable:
Point 13 promotes nationalization of industries, which could have been
appealing to those who sought economic stability and equality after the turmoil of World War I.
A Mix:
Point 10 encourages productive work but potentially at the expense of individual
freedom, reflecting a mix of reasonable and restrictive ideas.
Flat Out Bad Ideas:
Point 7 suggests that the state should provide for the livelihood and way of
life of citizens, which can be perceived as excessive government control and intervention in people's
lives.
Which category had the most in it?
Now ask again, why did so many people support the Nazi Party?
The "A Mix" category has the most points. It is important to remember that the Nazi Party was
skilled at using a combination of appealing promises, propaganda, and fearmongering to gain support.
Many people supported the party due to a combination of factors, such as economic hardship, the
promise of stability, nationalist sentiments, and the effective dissemination of propaganda that often
downplayed the more extreme and authoritarian elements of their program. The Nazi Party's rise to
power can be attributed to a complex interplay of historical, social, and economic factors that can't be
reduced to a simple evaluation of the 25 points alone.
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