Nazi Youth

The Nazis changed the school curriculum to teach children edited versions of history - they made previous politicians who negotiated peace appear as traitors that were not loyal to Germany. They detailed how Jewish people were behind all inconveniences, which created a spike in antisemitism. The Hitler Youth was a youth group for Nazis who wanted to show their devotion for Hitler. The Hitler Youth began as a group similar to boy scouts, and did things such as camping, hiking, sing songs and do ‘courage test’, where they would jump from extreme heights and be awarded things such as daggers, engraved with ‘blood and soul’. These activities built teamwork and created a sense of inclusion and community. The female equivalent of the Hitler Youth was called the League of German Maidens, and all girls over the age of 14 were forced to join, up to the age of 18. The girls were taught domestic skills and gymnastics, to help the care for a family when they’re older. In 1941, the Hitler Youth became more active in Nazi activity, and did things such as raiding synagogues and destroyed Holy texts.