The Nazis controlled German society.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1-4] Level 1 One mark for each relevant point; additional mark for supporting detail
2. Work by Jewish or communist writers or artists was banned.
3. Books written by Jewish writers were burned.
4. Writers had to show pro-Nazi attitudes for their work to be published.
5. Paintings showed images of the ideal Aryan family.
6. The Nazis could control what was written in the newspapers.
7. Film and newsreels praised the Nazis.
8. Culture had to praise Hitler and the Third Reich.
9. School textbooks were changed.
10. There was censorship.
11. The importance of the family was stressed.
12. Jazz music was banned.
13. Many cultural figures left for the USA.
14. [6] Level 4 Explains TWO reasons
15. [4-5] Level 3 Explains ONE reason
16. [2-3] Level 2 Identifies AND/OR describes reasons
17. [1] Level 1 General answer lacking specific contextual knowledge
18. e.g. 'The Nazis wanted to have the support of the churches as they saw that they could use them to strengthen their support. Often the church was a centre for the local community and the Nazis realised that if they could get the support of the church it would be easier to control the area. Some Nazi policies were already popular in the churches – such as their emphasis on family life and the Nazis wanted to use this to strengthen their own position.'
19. e.g. 'The churches were a possible source of opposition.'
20. 'The Nazis wanted the support of church leaders.'
21. 'The Churches had a lot of power in society.'
22. 'Some church leaders spoke out against the Nazis.'
23. 'The Catholic Church signed a Concordat with Hitler in 1933.'
24. 'The churches supported some of Hitler's policies on family life.'
25. 'Hitler knew that some people were more likely to listen to their local priest than Nazi officials.'
26. [10] Level 5 Explains with evaluation of 'how far'
27. [7-9] Level 4 Explanation of both sides
28. [4-6] Level 3 One-sided explanation OR one explanation of both sides 5-6 marks
29. [2-3] Level 2 Identifies AND/OR describes
30. [1] Level 1 General answer lacking specific contextual knowledge
31. e.g. 'The Jews did not fit in with the Nazi beliefs in the superiority of the Aryan race. The ideal Aryan was tall and athletic with blond hair and blue eyes. They, therefore, persecuted any group which they thought challenged Nazi ideas about Germans being a perfect master race.'
32. OR e.g. 'The Nazis persecuted groups in German society for other reasons. For instance, they thought German society contained too many 'undesirable' people who were a drain on the resources of the state. This included people who were drug addicts, tramps and some of the unemployed.'
33. e.g. 'The Nazis persecuted any group that they thought challenged Nazi ideas.'
34. 'The Nazis believed in the superiority of the Aryan race.'
35. 'They persecuted groups they thought threatened the perfect master race.'
36. They persecuted the Jews as they were not Aryan.'
37. 'The Nazis thought German society would be healthier without 'undesirable' elements.'
38. 'They persecuted people who they thought were a burden on the Nazi state.'
39. 'The SA and SS enjoyed persecuting.'
40. 'The Nazis persecuted Communists to get a grip of power.'
41. 'They persecuted Jews to take away their jobs.'