Opposition to the Nazi Regime and Methods of Control

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the effectiveness of Nazi control, opposition, and methods of repression during the regime from 1933 to 1945.

What were the Swing Youth known for during the Nazi regime?

They listened to swing music, engaged in illegal dances, and showed opposition through anti-Nazi graffiti.

What was the role of the Catholic Church in relation to the Nazi government?

The Catholic Church signed a concordat allowing it to maintain control of its schools in exchange for political neutrality.

What was the PEL and its significance?

The Pastors' Emergency League (PEL) founded the Confessing Church, opposing the Nazi-controlled Reich Church.

How did the Nazis deal with left-wing opposition?

The Communist Party encouraged resistance through underground unions, while the Social Democratic Party printed secret newspapers.

Who was General Ludwig Beck?

He was the Chief of Staff of the German Army, who attempted to convince officers to arrest Hitler and led plots to kill him.

What was the Gestapo and its main purpose?

The Gestapo was the secret state police of Nazi Germany tasked with suppressing opposition and instilling fear in citizens.

What methods did the SS use to control the population?

They enforced Nazi racial policies, managed concentration camps, and conducted executions.

What educational changes did the Nazis implement for girls?

Girls were educated with a curriculum focused on physical education, domestic skills, and racial ideas, while being discouraged from pursuing higher education.

What was the impact of the Nuremberg Laws?

The Nuremberg Laws stripped Jews of citizenship and prohibited them from marrying non-Jews.

What incident is referred to as Kristallnacht?

Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, was a violent attack on Jewish synagogues, businesses, and homes across Germany in November 1938.

How did the Nazis aim to control culture and media?

Through propaganda, censorship of books and newspapers, and control over films and radio, promoting pro-Nazi messages.

What were the methods used by the Nazis to control education?

The curriculum was changed to focus on Nazi ideals, physical skills, and anti-Semitic teachings, with teachers required to support Nazi policies.

What methods of persecution were used against minorities and undesirables?

Minors, including Jews and the disabled, faced discrimination, imprisonment, euthanasia programs, and were targeted by propaganda campaigns.

What effect did the Great Depression have on the Nazi rise to power?

The economic crisis created political instability, contributing to the Nazis' ascent by promising recovery and stability.

How did the Nazi regime attempt to increase birth rates?

By promoting financial incentives and honors for women bearing multiple children, such as the Gold Cross for eight children.