Life in Nazi Germany: Persecution
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A source analysis worksheet exploring how Nazi policies persecuted different groups in Germany. Students will analyze a primary source to understand its content, origin, and reliability.
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Life in Nazi Germany: Persecution
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Analyzing a Nazi Propaganda Poster on Persecution
Source A: Propaganda Poster - 'Jewish Question'
"The Nazi regime used propaganda to spread hatred against Jews. This poster depicts a Jewish man with exaggerated features, with the text: 'The Threat to Our Future'. The aim was to blame Jews for Germany's problems and justify their persecution. The poster was displayed publicly in 1935 after the Nuremberg Laws were introduced. It aimed to influence public opinion, fostering anti-Semitic attitudes and encouraging support for Nazi policies against Jews. The poster simplifies complex issues and uses stereotypes to evoke fear and hatred, serving as a tool of state propaganda." Provenance: Nazi Ministry of Propaganda, 1935, propaganda poster
Question 1: Content of the Source
What does the source tell us about how the Nazi government used propaganda in relation to Jews? (2 marks)
Question 2: Provenance (Nature, Origin, Purpose)
Explain the purpose of this propaganda poster and who created it. (3 marks)
Question 3: Usefulness and Reliability
Assess how useful and reliable this source is for understanding Nazi persecution of Jews. (4 marks)
Question 4: Comparing Different Sources
Compare this propaganda poster with a personal account of a Jewish person's experience during Nazi persecution. What differences or similarities can you identify? (4 marks)
Question 5: Analyzing the Impact of Propaganda
Outline how propaganda like this poster might have affected German society during the 1930s. (3 marks)
Question 6: Critical Thinking
Explain why it is important to consider the purpose and origin of sources like this when studying history. (3 marks)
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- 1/1/2026
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