HIST 5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Nazi Salute, Joseph Goebbels, Hitler Youth
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History 5- lecture #3- the rise of national socialism in germany. Germany lost the war as a result of internal dissent, they were undermined or betrayed by internal critics. Country with a lot of division and uncertainty. Great flourishing of the arts and sciences. Time of rejection of old styles and embrace of new popular styles- affordable, clean, modern. Thriving cabaret scene- prostitution expands when families are ravaged by ww1. Deviant culture comes to be celebrated in radical new democratic society. In 1919, for the first time there is a creation of center for the study of sexuality, advocating for lgbt. Physical culture- exercise, gymnastics, breeding passion in sports. Wants following from ordinary workers- working class movement platform. Attempting to draw supporters in munich, tries coup and is arrested in a beerhouse. Unknown radical with small following in early 20s. While in jail, writes mein kampf where he outlines his political dreams.
