FRG Opposition Flashcards
What was one key issue that caused students to protest in the FRG?
Increasing influence of the USA and the perceived FRG governmental support for the war in Vietnam
This reflects the broader discontent with foreign policy and military engagements.
What was the ‘Count me out’ movement?
‘Count me out’ was a short-lived protest movement from the 1950s opposing the sitting of nuclear weapons on FRG soil.
The movement was supported by the SPD and involved strikes and demonstrations.
What was a significant consequence of the Vietnam War?
More than 3 million were killed, and it led to growing opposition against the war in the USA and Western Europe.
This opposition manifested in protests from students and radicals.
What critical issue did Georg Picht highlight regarding the education system in the 1960s?
Economic growth was too poor to produce the skilled workforce necessary for future developments.
This criticism contributed to calls for educational reform.
Fill in the blank: The Free University in West Berlin was unique because _______.
students had representation in its governance.
This led to a more radical reputation compared to other FRG universities.
What prompted the February 1968 protest at the Free University?
An anti-war protest of 2,500 students led to confrontation with riot police.
The protests were part of a larger global radical movement.
What did the New Left criticize?
Materialism and consumerism of western society.
They advocated for real freedom often associated with radical social change.
What was Kommune 1?
Established in West Berlin, it was a communal lifestyle that espoused communal ownership and free love.
It influenced other experimental communities.
What was the APO?
A loose grouping of left wing students and trades unions opposing the Bundestag’s dominance.
It emerged as a response to the perceived lack of representation in government.
What was the SDS?
The Socialist Students’ Union, which became more radical as SPD policies became conservative.
Under Rudi Dutschke’s leadership, it adopted more aggressive tactics.
What event in 1967 caused widespread protests?
The killing of student demonstrator Benno Ohnesorg.
His death led to violent protests and targeted media outlets.
True or False: Most Germans supported the radical changes advocated by student radicals.
False.
Surveys indicated a lack of sympathy for student violence among the general population.
What was the RAF?
The Red Army Faction, a radical left-wing group that resorted to violence to achieve political goals.
They believed intellectual argument was ineffective against the establishment.
What party did neo-Nazi groups unify into by 1964?
NPD (National Democratic Party).
The NPD sought to revive nationalist sentiments in post-war Germany.
What was a significant outcome of the Emergency Laws passed in 1968?
The federal government gained extra powers during a national emergency, including intercepting mail and tapping telephones.
This legislation aimed to curb political extremism and enhance state security.
