German Youth late 1930s - March 5th 2018 - Week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the name of the opposition youth group that emerged in Germany in the late 1930s.
A
The Edelweiss Pirates emerged in Germany in the late 1930s.
2
Q
What did Local Edelweiss Pirate groups call themselves
A
‘travelling dudes’
3
Q
Describe the Edelweiss Pirates
A
The Edelweiss Pirates would wear alternative fashion and attack Hitler youths.
4
Q
Who were the Swing Youth ?
A
the Swing Youth were mainly teenagers from middle-class families
5
Q
Describe the Swing Youth
A
They Swing Youth would listen to American jazz and watch American films
6
Q
Describe these groups in relation to the size of the Hitler Youth at the time
A
The memberships of these groups were limited. There were only 2000 EPs in 1939. (8 million Hitler Youth)
