HI - Germany: 5.3

What happened after the German invasion of the USSR?

A secret anti-government campaign increased, with over 100 underground cells formed.

What did the Gestapo do in response to the anti-government campaign?

The Gestapo infiltrated the underground cells.

What was the church's opposition to Hitler?

Priests opposed euthanasia.

What happened in 1942/43 regarding the Kreisau Circle?

They met a few times to discuss how to oppose the limitation of personal freedom.

Who were the members of the Kreisau Circle?

German nobility, lawyers, and politicians.

What happened to the Kreisau Circle?

It was disbanded by the Nazis.

What happened to workers who refused to work in December 1941?

Over 7,000 workers were arrested.

What were some civilian opposition actions?

Black market activity, not reporting, and sabotage of the German defense.

Who were the Swing Youth?

Middle-class youth who wanted to listen to 'swing' music, especially jazz.

What happened to the Swing Youth leaders?

They were arrested and given short camp sentences.

What were the Edelweiss Pirates' main characteristics?

They opposed conscription and military service training, and were mainly working class and anti-establishment.

What was one of the Edelweiss Pirates' key actions in October 1944?

They led a Cologne uprising against Nazi officials.

What happened to Barthel Schink in 1944?

He was executed for planning to blow up the Gestapo building.

What was one of the activities of the Edelweiss Pirates?

They bullied Hitler Youth, stole food, sheltered deserters, and derailed ammunition trains.

Who founded the White Rose Group?

Hans and Sophie Scholl.

Who were the majority of the White Rose Group members?

Munich University students.

What did the White Rose Group oppose?

The treatment of Jews and Slavs, and the war.

What did the White Rose Group do in 1942-43?

They published 6 leaflets and painted anti-Nazi messages.

What happened to the White Rose Group members?

They were executed.

How many attempts were there to kill Hitler?

11 attempts.

What was the July Bomb Plot?

Army leaders opposed Hitler's brutal methods and anti-Semitism, and led by General Ludwig Beck, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, and Dr. Carl Goerdeler.

What happened during the July Bomb Plot?

Von Stauffenberg planted a bomb in a briefcase at a meeting with Hitler, but the briefcase was moved, and Hitler survived.

What was the outcome of the July Bomb Plot?

Four people were killed, and von Stauffenberg and Beck were shot while Goerdeler was hanged.

How many plotters were arrested after the July Bomb Plot?

Over 7,000 plotters were arrested, with almost 6,000 executed.

What happened to Hitler on 1 May 1945?

Hitler shot himself and left control to Admiral Doenitz.

What did Goebbels do after Hitler's death?

Goebbels shot his wife, himself, and killed his 6 children with cyanide.

When did Admiral Doenitz surrender?

On 7 May 1945.