3.4 Opposition, resistance and conformity Flashcards
Why was there high levels of conformity(support) In Nazi Germany?
- Lots of criticism was banned, and Goebbels spread positive messages about Nazi Germany. hence remained popular
-there was reduced unemployment in (1930s).
-recovered post depression
-people appreciated how they tacked communist and Jews
-people feared going to concentration camps, so conformed to the rules
How did the church oppose Nazi control in Germany?
via the Pastors emergency league (PEL) and the confessing church
what was the Pastors emergency league?
founded in (1933). Where they opposed the Reich Church and Nazis attempts to stop Jews becoming Christian, and banning of old Jewish testament from there teachings
What was the confessing church?
set up by pastors emergency league in (1934), that opposed nazis inteference,
(6000 pastors joined confessing church) where some pastors spoke out against nazis, (although 800 were arrested for this)
what happened to catholic priests who spoke out against nazi ideas?
The priest were killed and imprisoned at Dachau concentration camp.
why was there limits to churches opposition to Nazis?
few Christians were brave/foolish enough to openly oppose Nazis.
What was pastor Martio Niemoller significance in church opposition?
Support:
-voted for nazis in (1924-1933) elections, believed germany need strong leader, so welcomed hitler.
-not oppose all jewish restrictions
-(1939) asked if he could be released from prison to fight for german army
Opposition:
set up Pastor emergancy league and confessing church.
-oppose bans on jew being christian
-He spoke out aganst Nazi policies, after his telehpone had been bugged. hence repeatedly arrested between (1934-1938)
How did nazi affect german youth?
-they prioritised the youth, by indocternating them through schools, that had Nazi curricleam and Atleest 97% of teacher part of Nazi teacher association
-for boys (hitler youth)
-League of german maidens
Who were the swing youth and how did they oppose Nazism?
-were wealthy middle class who admired american culture
-Listened to jazz Music (illiegal, heindrich himmler threatened those who listen) imported from America
-partied and drank alcohol
-oppose cultural aspect of germany
-wore american clothing
who were the edelweiss pirates?
-teenage working class
-resented Hitler youth(military) lack of freedom
-wore American clothing, had long hair
-went on long hikes mocking Nazis
-were in small numbers (200members)
-cultural opposition until 1939
