German terms Flashcards
What is meant by Lebensraum?
“Living space” for Germans, to be conquered in Eastern Europe. The Nazis believed this was necessary for its self-sufficiency and development.
What is meant by Gleichschaltung?
“Coordination” of all aspects of society in line with Nazi ideology and policy, and all opposition eliminated
What is meant by Volksgemeinschaft?
“People’s community”- German peoples working together to reduce class differences, wealth inequity and standard of living, restoring the German economy.
Note: inequity refers to unfair, avoidable differences arising from poor governance, corruption or cultural exclusion while inequality simply refers to the uneven distribution of health or health resources as a result of genetic or …
What is meant by Fuhrerprinzip?
“leader principle”- all authority to be placed in Hitler’s hands, as he embodied the national spirit.
What is meant by Freikorps?
independent paramilitary units,
→ proliferated across Germany. Composed primarily of World War I veterans returning from the war, the Freikorps fought against communists and other groups the Freikorps believed were responsible for German defeat.
What is meant by Grossdeutschland?
Great Germany → essentially, new Germany
In relation to imperialistic desires for expansion
All Germans should be part of Germany
What is meant by Mein Kampf
My Struggle
Hitler’s manifesto while in prison
What is meant by Reichstag?
Parliament
Place where decisions/laws are made
What is meant by Sturmabteilung
→ they were essentially the Nazi’s private army
Otherwise referred to as the:
- SA
- Stormtroopers
- Brownshirts
What is meant by Third Reich?
third regime or empire
nazi party
What is meant by Reich?
empire; realm
What is meant by Reichsrat?
German upper house in parliament
What is meant by Reichsstatthalter
Nazi govenors
What is meant by Anschluss?
political union of Austria with Germany
What is meant by Autarky?
economic self sufficiency
