The Rise of the Nazi Party and Its Impact on Germany

These flashcards cover key events, policies, and ideologies related to the rise of the Nazi Party and its impact on Germany before and during World War II.

What was the Hitler Youth?

A compulsory organization for German youth aimed at indoctrinating children with Nazi ideology.

What age group was required to join the Hitler Youth?

Children aged 14-18 were required to be part of a Hitler Youth group.

How many young people were part of the Hitler Youth by 1939?

By 1939, 8 million young people had joined the Hitler Youth.

What activities did the Hitler Youth promote?

Camping, hiking, sports competitions, and military skills for boys.

What skills did boys in the Hitler Youth learn?

Skills such as map-reading and shooting weapons.

What did girls in the League of German Maidens learn?

How to take care of household chores and nurture families.

Why was participation in Hitler Youth seen as beneficial for the Nazi regime?

It helped the Nazis control and influence young people's spare time and future roles.

How did the Nazis ensure discipline among youth?

Through rigorous physical training and harsh punishments in the Hitler Youth.

What changes were made to school curriculums under Nazi rule?

Schools focused more on PE, introduced Race Studies, and rewrote textbooks to reflect Nazi propaganda.

What was the main idea taught in Race Studies?

That pure Germans were 'superior' and Jews were the lowest race.

What was the result of the rewritten history textbooks?

They portrayed Jews as evil and blamed them for Germany's loss in WW1.

What was the purpose of the Nazi salute in schools?

To foster loyalty to Hitler and the Nazi party from an early age.

What significant military expansion did Hitler implement in 1935?

He reintroduced conscription, growing the army to 1 million men.

What territory did Germany remilitarize in 1936?

The Rhineland.

What event marked the beginning of German expansion under Hitler?

The Union with Austria in 1938.

What was the outcome of the Sudetenland Crisis in September 1938?

Czechoslovakia lost the Sudetenland to Germany.

How was the Munich Agreement related to the Sudetenland Crisis?

It allowed Hitler to annex the Sudetenland to avoid war, as Britain and France did not intervene.

What happened in March 1939 regarding Czechoslovakia?

Germany invaded and took control of the rest of Czechoslovakia.

What was one major consequence of Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia?

It proved that Hitler could not be trusted as he broke his earlier promises.

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

The treaty that ended WW1, imposing heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany.

What key humiliation did Germany suffer due to the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany's military was limited to 100,000 troops.

What was hyperinflation and when did it peak in Germany?

A severe economic crisis where the currency's value plummeted, reaching a peak in 1923.

How did Gustav Stresemann contribute to Germany's recovery?

He introduced a new currency and secured loans from the USA.

What were the main goals of Nazi policies towards women?

To encourage motherhood and traditional gender roles.

What was the Law for the Encouragement of Marriage?

A policy that provided financial incentives for couples to marry and have children.

What role did women have in Nazi Germany?

Women were expected to be homemakers and mothers, focused on childbirth.

What was the significance of propaganda in Nazi Germany?

It was used to spread Nazi ideology and enforce loyalty among the populace.

What was the SS and its primary function?

An organization that managed opposition and operated concentration camps.

What was the role of the Gestapo?

The secret police who monitored and enforced Nazi laws and silenced dissent.

What was the outcome for Germany's 'undesirables' under Nazi policies?

Many were sterilized or sent to concentration camps, and some were killed under the T4 programme.