History Flashcards
Which organisation was in control of the Nazi terror and police apparatus?
The SS
In which year did membership of Nazi youth movements become compulsory?
1936
What was the name of the girls’ equivalent of the Hitler Youth?
The League of German Maidens (BDM)
What was the main way in which the Gestapo obtained evidence against alleged opponents of the Nazi regime?
Civilian informants and denunciations
In 1932, what was the scale of unemployment in Germany?
6 million
What was the total membership of Nazi Youth movements in 1939?
8 million
Name the 2 most famous youth opposition groups that existed in Nazi Germany.
Edelweiss Pirates and White Rose Group.
Which organisation was established to undertake public works projects and reduce unemployment?
National Labour Front - Reichs Arbeits Dienst (RAD)
What was the full name of the Nazi propaganda organisation?
The Ministry of Propaganda and Popular Enlightenment.
Which organisation was the main Nazi movement for women?
The Nazi Womens League
Which German city hosted annual summer Nazi Party rallies?
Nuremburg
What were ‘Lebensborn’?
SS-run maternity homes and breeding centres where SS men could be matched with ‘pure’ Aryan women
What percentage of German homes owned a radio set by 1939?
70%
Why did Nazi policies towards women change in 1937?
Preparation for war
What infamous event took place in Alexanderplatz, Berlin, in May 1933?
The book burning.
