Nazi Government

Activity: The impact of government on the daily lives of individuals The impact of government intervention in the lives of citizens has always varied from country to country. In totalitarian regimes, the laws passed by the governments have a profound and intrusive impact on the lives of individuals. This can be both positive and negative. In democracies, the role of government can be less obvious but still has a significant impact on daily life. Aim Find out about the impact of government on the daily lives of individuals at different times and in different countries. How will you do this? Choose one of the following countries/time periods and research the role of government is impacting on the daily life of individuals (or decide on a country and time period of your own choice). Here are some questions that you might consider, though you may also want to develop your own questions: a) What are the key laws that affected people's lives? b) Identify both the positive and negative impacts on the daily lives of individuals. c) Did some groups of people benefit more or suffer more than others as a result of government intervention? Time periods you could consider: a) Nazi Germany, 1933-45 b) The Soviet Union under Stalin, 1929-53 c) The USA under Roosevelt, 1933-45 d) East Germany, 1945-89 e) China, 1949-76 f) Cuba under Castro, 1959-2008 How will you present your findings? Prepare an essay on your country. Your essay should be between 700 and 1500 words long. Assessed using Criterion B: Investigating, Criterion C: Communicating, Criterion D: Thinking critically