Ideology and Propaganda ___/100pts

Essential Question: Consider the following questions throughout this lesson.

What is antisemitism, and what have been its effects on Jewish people and the societies in
which they have lived?
How do ideologies circulate within societies and influence individuals and groups?
Background Information: READ THIS
Antisemitism can be broadly defined as the hatred of Jews as a group or a concept, and it can
take many explicit and subtle forms. Antisemitism did not begin when Adolf Hitler and the Nazis
came to power in Germany in January 1933. Antisemitism had long been entrenched in
Germany and other European countries, as well as the United States. For many centuries, Jews
had been the victims of widespread suspicion and hatred that had periodically led to violence,
murder, and pogroms (organized violent attacks). By studying the roots of antisemitism and its
various forms, students will better understand the historical context surrounding the rise of
racial antisemitic ideology.
Quick Write: You have 10 minutes to complete this quick write.
1. Define the following terms.
2. Ideology: a system of ideas and ideals
3. Propoganda: biased information used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or
point of view.
4. Complete the Chart.
List three examples of ideologies in history or List three examples of propaganda in history or
today’s world. today’s world.
1 government ads for joining the military like
1 socialism
uncle sam
2capitalism 2 ads that say their product is number one
3 certain art from the past, like showing a
3communism historical figure doing something thet they never
actually did
How are ideology and propaganda related? Some governments use propaganda to support their
ideology.
Investigate: Using the provided handout, Answer the following questions.

Handout: Nazi Ideology Download Nazi Ideology

5. How did Hitler’s writings reflect previous antisemitic stereotypes?
6. What new ideas appear in his writings?
7. How did Nazi ideology build on older and well-known antisemitic stereotypes and
religious hatred from the past?
 8. Why might the Nazis have done this, and why might this have been particularly
effective?
9. How did the Nazis create new forms of antisemitism?
10. How did they persuade and compel the German people to accept these forms of
antisemitism?
Discussion Board:
After completing the above portions of this worksheet, answer the following question. Respond
to others in your class. Respond Via the Discussion Board on CANVAS titled
FHMW-Tuesday.
“How do ideologies circulate within societies and influence individuals and groups?”