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In conclusion, the Nazi party was able to take control of Northeim by taking control over the people, which they achieved through intimidation, terror, gaining surveillance, controlling organizations, purging opposition parties and propaganda.
After the Nazi had control of the council, they wanted control of the individual.
Other people were arrested for petty offenses, such as insulting the SA or spreading rumours of the Nazi party. Any action deemed harmful or derogatory would lead to arrest.
This terrified people and eventually people were afraid of the Nazis.
There were also agents stationed in the town, and what people say could all be heard by the agents.
This way, people dare not speak ill about the Nazis, as doing so could lead to arrest.
They conducted house research to see what they people were up to. They looked for weapons, and those who possessed illegal items were sent to concentration camps.
The Nazis also started their own newspaper as propaganda to promote their news. They got rid of anti-Nazi newspaper.
To survive, other newspapers quickly realised they would have to include pro-Nazi news.
Locals helped by selling swastikas, organising pro-Hitler and created window displays.
"The individual is nothing! The volk is everything."
Northeim had about 100 Jews, and the Nazi party did not like them.
On 1st of April, they announced a boycott of all Jewish businesses. SA men were posted outside the doors, newspapers and advertisements informed the people of the boycott.
Hitler's birthday, 20th of April became a celebration day of parades, speeches and singing. 26th April is book-burning day, where people bring their book and burn them. Most books were the onces hated byt he Nazis.
Everyone was encouraged to participate, but even those who didn't take part could read about them on the newspaper.
Some Northeim people, such as socialists, still bought from Jewish shops, but however they were the minority. Most stopped buying from their shops and the the Jews were ousted from the community.
They withdrew from the organisations quietly to avoid drawing attention.
For every political party, propaganda plays a big role in the spreading of the party and their beliefs.
The Nazis started in March by a paradem which featured burning the flag of the Weimar Republic and hoisting hte Nazi banner.
A torchlight parade of 3000 people also took place, in a town of only 10000 people.
They wanted all the clubs to be Nazi influenced, and the aim was that whenever a small group f people got together, it would be under the gaze and influence of the Nazi party.
Clubs were merged and co-ordinated, such as the gym club, football clubs, swimming club were merged into one party led sports team that focused on
military training.
The Nazi 'Party'
As stated previously, there were over 50 clubs and organisations in Northeim, which would be very hard to control the thoughts and the action of the people.
The Nazis wanted to either get rid or have control over these organisations.
The merging of the clubs and takeover of the Nazis of the clubs meant that people could not enjoy discussions regarding politics or organising parties and gatherings without the Nazis knowing.
In fact, they could not find a single place or organisation without Nazi influence or control.
Although the Nazis officially ended unemployemnt in Northeim, the truth is that they were still people without jobs.
They were not allowed to be registered.
Also, the work schemes were quite harsh, and they couldn't decline the Nazi offer for their new job.
Many Northeimers voted for the Nazis because they thought that the party would promise better employment.
Employment has been very poor since the Depression closed down most companies.
The Nazis had to quickly solve the problems of unemployment if they wish to gain support.
In June 1935 there were 500 registered unemployed people in Northeim. The Nazis used money from the government to setup work for those.
People were hired to clean up the forest and build parks.
In 24th July the Nazis announced that they have eliminated unemployment from Northeim, although the truth was different.
Hitler banned the Social Democrat party on 27 June 1933, and the leaders had to resign.
Northeim was run entirely by the Nazi party from then on.
The Nazis wanted to eliminate opposition. Although they had a 15:5 majority in the town they were not in full control.
After the arrest of one councillor, they got rid of the others.
The Nazis ordered the arrest of
one Social Democrat counciller
before the first council
meeting.
The Nazis moved the first council meeting to a designatedplace they chose that was filled with swastikas and
pictures of Hitler. They packed the room full of SS and SA men, and they were oppressed in the meeting where they woudl not be allowed to speak. In protest they left the meetings.
The Nazi also sought to control the individuals, so they intimidated the people of Northeim.
Northeim had about 100 Jews. Hitler had long been using Jews as scapegoats for the losing of the war and the destroyer of economy.
1/3 of the people in Northeim had voted for the Social Democrats, and not for the Nazis. They had failed to eliminate opposition.
In Northeim there were more than 50 clubs and organizations. The Nazis wanted total control so they wanted to take over these so revolutionary acts could not take place.
The Nazis also sought to win people's hearts by using propaganda. Their tactics included hoisting the Nazi banner, torchlights parades and the celebration of many events.
Like the rest of Germany, Northeim was also affected by the Depression. The Nazis wanted to win support for solving the problem of unemployment, a direct outcome of the Depression.