Fact Test (Life in Nazi Germany) Flashcards
What was the name given to blonde hair, blue eyed, “racially pure” Germans?
Aryans
Why were homosexuals prosecuted?
They did not fit into the Nazi ideology of the family, as they could not have children and expand the Aryan race.
Why were the disabled prosecuted?
Seen as weak by the Nazis and were a burden on society.
Why were gypsies prosecuted?
- RABBLE
- Seen as rebellious and did not fit into society.
What is sterilisation?
An operation which prevents fertilisation from occurring, so people can not have children.
How many people were sterilised between 1934 and 1945?
300,000
How were disabled babies killed (2 methods)?
- Injections
- Starvation
How many disabled babies were killed between 1939 and 1945?
5,000
How many gypsies were killed by the Nazis?
5/6 Were killed.
What was the Nazi plan to kill the Jews called?
The final Solution.
What were the Laws called that discriminated against Jews?
Nuremberg Laws
When was Kristallnacht?
1938
What was the Nazi Reason for why Kristallnacht occurred?
A Jew killed a German Diplomat in Paris.
Why was the name Kristallnacht given to the events which occurred?
Because the SS smashed up Jewish shops and properties. This resulted in actual broken glass.
What were the ghettos?
“A transportation line” - According to Lillian and Chloe
“Camps where minorities were held before being sent to the concentration camps”
According to Joseph and Brandon
Name one death camp used by the Nazis during the holocaust?
Auschwitz
Who did Hitler put in charge of the SS?
Himmler.
What were the main duties of the SS?
- Run Concentration Camps.
- Be Hitlers personal body guards.
What was the name of the Secret State Police set up by the Nazis?
The Gestapo.
Who was put in Charge of the Gestapo?
Heindrich
What were the main duties of the secret police force?
- Setup informants.
- Create fear in communities.
What were the prison camps setup by the Nazis known as?
Concentration Camps
Which types of people would be sent to the prison camps?
- Jews.
- Homosexuals.
- Gypsies (rabble).
In what city did the most famous Nazi rallies take part it?
Nuremberg Rallies.
Why were the rallies successful in gaining support for the Nazis?
Created a shared sense of support for the Nazis, as if you didn’t go to the rally and support them you would be the “odd one out”.
In what year did the Berlin Olympics occur?
1936
Why were the Olympics a propaganda success?
It showed the Organisation of the Nazis.
When did the famous Nazi book burning take place?
1933
What did the Nazis do with the national Newspapers?
They took control of them, and strongly censored what could be published.
How did the Nazis make it possible for people to gain access to a radio?
Produced cheap, short range radios which everyone could afford. The “Peoples radio”.
What was the boys youth organisation called?
The Hitler Youth.
What sort of activities would boys perform at the Hitler Youth?
- Combat Skills
- Fighting
- Camping
When was membership to the Hitler Youth made compulsory?
1939
What was the girls youth club called?
The League of German Maidens.
What sort of activities would girls do at the League of German Maidens?
- Cooking skills
- Cleaning Skills
Who were the swing movement?
Middle Class teenagers who rebelled against the Nazis.
What sort of activities did the “Swing Movement “perform?
- Jazz Music (banned).
- Accepted Jews.
- Talked about and enjoyed having sex.
Who were the “edelweiss pirates”?
- Working Class teenagers.
What sort of activities did the “edelweiss pirates” perform?
- went camping.
- sang songs which mocked the Nazis.
What did Hitler believe the roles of women were?
- To Cook and Clean.
- Have Children.
- Look after the Family (stay at home).
Why were some women awarded the “gold cross”?
For having eight children.
Why did Nazi policy change towards women in the Late 1930’s?
Because the loss of men in the war effort meant women had to return to work in some areas to keep the country going.
Why was this policy still somewhat confused?
The Nazis still believed in the traditional view of women and the family.
How many seats did the Nazis have after the July 1932 election?
230 Seats.
Why did Hindenburg not appoint Hitler as Chancellor?
Hindenburg was suspicious of Hitler.
Who did Hindenburg appoint as Chancellor first?
Von Schlischer
How many seats did the Nazis lose in the 1932 November election?
32 seats.
After refusing for a second time Who did Hindenburg appoint as Chancellor instead of Hitler?
Von Papen
What was the actual date Hitler was appointed Chancellor?
January 30th, 1933.
Why was Hitler eventually appointed?
Von Papen had a lack of support in the Reichstag.
Who was appointed as Vice Chancellor?
Von Papen
When did the Reichstag fire occur?
27th February 1933.
How did Hitler use the fire to his advantage?
He blamed it on the communists and got emergency powers from Hindenburg to deal with the aftermath of the fire.
What was the name of the Law Hitler created to allow him to create laws without consulting the Reichstag?
The Enabling Act.
What did Hitler use these Laws to do?
- Made him a Virtual Dictator.
- Arrested Communists.
- Banned other political groups.
Who was the leader of the S.A?
Ernst Rohm (Brandon’s…. Relative…..)
When did the Night of the Long Knives Occur?
1934
How many people were killed during the Night of the Long Knives?
Less than or equal to 400. (Up to 400)
What were the two main problems in Germany that the Nazis promised to solve when they came to power?
- Unemployment.
- Danger of Communism.
How many people were unemployed by 1933?
6 million
source bbc bite size, although the figure is disputed
What is the name of the motorways the Nazis created?
Autobahns
What did Hitler do in 1935 to give people a job in the army?
He re-introduced conscription.
What was the four year plan created in 1936?
To get Germany ready for war.
How did conscription effect industry?
It meant there were less people available to work.
What was the “Strength Through Joy Scheme”?
Created intensives for workers:
- Discounted Cinema Tickets
- Discounted trips / holidays
- VW Beetle Car Scheme.
What car was designed to be the “Peoples Car” which workers could afford?
VW Beetle.
What was the Beauty of Labour Scheme?
A scheme to improve working conditions in factories.
What was the General Labour Front (DAF)?
Trade Union which all workers had to belong to, since all the other Trade Unions were banned.
What did the DAF prevent German Workers from doing?
- Made strikes illegal.
- Meant it was more difficult to move jobs. (Often in search for higher pay.)
What was the “Reich Food Estate”?
Streamlined distribution of produce across the country, it allowed produce to be sold more efficiently.
What was the “Reich Entailed Farm Law”?
- It gave farmers a better price for their food.
- Gave farmers protection from the banks repossessing their land.
What were the negative consequences of the “Reich Entailed Farm Law”?
More efficient farmers were often ‘held back’ by less efficient ones.
Give 3 Big Businesses that benefited from Nazi Rule?
- IG Farben.
- Mercedes.
- Volkswagen
