Evaluate how far propaganda was the main method used to establish
authoritarian rule in one state you have studied.
Thesis (state main point and outline Propaganda was the main tool used by the
arguments) Nazi party to establish an authoritarian rule in
Germany. Through propaganda, the party
managed to manipulate and conquer a
population in their favour.
First Paragraph (include main arguments, - Mein Kampf was one of the most important
evidence, historiography) pieces of propaganda that gained supporters.
- Among other themes, Mein Kampf taught
that Nazism was the only solution to avoid
Communism, and also that the Jews wanted
to use it for world domination. In addition to
that, Hitler blamed the Jews for the economic
crisis in Germany, which appealed to the
emotional vulnerability of the German
population. With the enemy set and the
solution presented, the Germans were
susceptible to following Hitler in the
economic situation of the time.
- William Shirer argues that Mein Kampf
helped spread anti-Jewish and anti-
Communist ideology and captured many
German voters. This could be just because of
the book itself or also in conjunction with
other propaganda.
Second Paragraph (include main arguments, - Cult of the leader helped reinforce and
evidence, historiography) strengthen the party’s ideology.
- With the use of propaganda, oratory skills
and charisma, Hitler represented the party
and its ideals. Hitler managed to associate his
image with the promise of a better Germany.
This could link with the idea of Führerprinzip,
or the idea that Hitler should be respected
because “he knew best”.
- The piece of propaganda below portrays
Hitler as a God-like figure, with light shining
on him from above while he is at the center
of the image, holding the Nazi flag to help
reinforce his connection with the ideology.
authoritarian rule in one state you have studied.
Thesis (state main point and outline Propaganda was the main tool used by the
arguments) Nazi party to establish an authoritarian rule in
Germany. Through propaganda, the party
managed to manipulate and conquer a
population in their favour.
First Paragraph (include main arguments, - Mein Kampf was one of the most important
evidence, historiography) pieces of propaganda that gained supporters.
- Among other themes, Mein Kampf taught
that Nazism was the only solution to avoid
Communism, and also that the Jews wanted
to use it for world domination. In addition to
that, Hitler blamed the Jews for the economic
crisis in Germany, which appealed to the
emotional vulnerability of the German
population. With the enemy set and the
solution presented, the Germans were
susceptible to following Hitler in the
economic situation of the time.
- William Shirer argues that Mein Kampf
helped spread anti-Jewish and anti-
Communist ideology and captured many
German voters. This could be just because of
the book itself or also in conjunction with
other propaganda.
Second Paragraph (include main arguments, - Cult of the leader helped reinforce and
evidence, historiography) strengthen the party’s ideology.
- With the use of propaganda, oratory skills
and charisma, Hitler represented the party
and its ideals. Hitler managed to associate his
image with the promise of a better Germany.
This could link with the idea of Führerprinzip,
or the idea that Hitler should be respected
because “he knew best”.
- The piece of propaganda below portrays
Hitler as a God-like figure, with light shining
on him from above while he is at the center
of the image, holding the Nazi flag to help
reinforce his connection with the ideology.
