1. Describe what you see in the picture. Consider color, placement, people and objects, and composition. Everything that you see. The picture shows a family of 6, 4 kids and 2 adults. Each member of the family has a big smile on their face. Their body language is energetic and enthusiastic. They look like a German working class family of good health.

2. Interpret: Guess about the creator is trying to express through the caption and images. Why is this message being conveyed? I think the message that is being conveyed is that Happier and Healthier families are what the Germans want representing their nation. Happier and Healthy families will contribute to a strong nation. As German's believed that Jews were unhappy and unhealthy people.

What is the intended purpose of this image? The intended audience? Does the image achieve its purpose? The link between a healthy and happy family and voting for the Nazi's isn't obvious. The message is subtle. Though I do think that the message is clear that Germany wants Happy and Healthy families representing its nation.

Propaganda

Propaganda is advertisements conveyed through the media and shown to the public. Propaganda tries to convince or inform people about and idea. In Germany Propaganda was used extensively by Hitler and the Nazis to persuade people to support them. Hitler used posters and visuals to deliver his message to the public. Effective propaganda was a critical factor in the success of the Nazi party.

Where does Karl Schmidt stand?

Karl Schmidt lives in the rich steel-producing Ruhr Valley. He has a wife and 2 kids. Unfortunately he lost his job because of the depression. Karl realizes that the owners of the steel mills still live in big houses and drives expensive cars. Karl wonders " Why are they protected from the depression and I am not?" Karl wishes his government did more for him. I think that he would vote for the Social Democratic Party because the party promises to create more jobs by undertaking an extensive program of public works. Karl's experience working in the steel industry means he would have a good chance of securing a job under this program. Karl, as an unemployed citizen, also appreciates the SDP policy that will provide unemployment compensation for up to six months. I believe Karl would want a better life for his family in the future and he likes the fact that the SDP allows him to have a say in how his country is governed.

Nazi Party Program

German Blood as a requirement for German citizenship. No Jew can be a member of the nation.

Anyone should be able to be a citizen of any country. It is also not fair to discriminate someone because of their religion. The second point I found very unfair is- No further immigration of non-Germans. Any non-German who entered Germany after August 2, 1914 shall leave immediately. This is an example of racism and discrimination. Its telling a certain amount of people to leave where they are living after they have already settled there. Not only would they have to give up their jobs, but they might not have any other place to go. This rule I find pretty ridiculous- All newspapers must be published in the German language by German citizens and owners. I don't think that Religion, ethnicity, or citizenship should apply to your job or for who publishes the daily news. Language of coarse in OK as German is the main Language, but the rest of that rule I don't think is even worth been part of the Nazi Party program.

Voice in the Dark

If I was in that Situation I would stand up for myself and other Jews,I have never been in a situation like this and I hope I never will be. But for anyone who has I hope they stood up for themselves and their fellows. But let me tell you its not easy it takes a lot of courage, I'm sure. Courage is what Henry Buxbam had.