Living Under Nazi Rule- Youth Opposition 1933-39

Question 1

Young Communists

Answer 1

Why?
- Politically they were opposed to Nazi ideology, like their adult counterparts
How?
Joined into gangs or meuten (one gang in Leipzig was
1500 strong)
ideology, like their adult counterparts
Dressed differently, in leather shorts and bright
scarfs
Wrote anti-Nazi flyers

Question 2

Christian Youth

Answer 2

Why?
There were 2.5 million members
of Christian youth organisations in
1933. When these organisations were
banned this angered some
How?
Illegal pilgrimages

Question 3

Swing Kids

Answer 3

Why?
Angry at the Nazis imposing German culture and banning American culture
How?
Listened to American jazz music
Grew long hair and wore baggy trousers

Question 4

Edelweis Pirates

Answer 4

Why?
In the Rhine region these young people were opposed to Nazi politics and the enforced Hitler Youth groups
How?
Went on excursions and hikes
Wore a white edelweiss flower or white pin badge as
a sign of resistance
Picked fights with the Hitler Youth