Nazi Germany and its people Flashcards
Outline and describe the six main areas of Hitlers visionm
Racial purity- only aryans could live in Germany
Loyalty- all would be loyal to the fuhrer
Economic strength- unemployed set to work/prepare for war
Greater Germany- Win back lost land
Military strength- Destruction of communism
National community- all germans would put state first
Outline the main ways Hitler used to crush opposition
Gestapo- Secret state police, huge powers, spread fear, spied on people
Concentration camps- spread fear, weres ent opposition to be dealt with
Police and courts- all loyal and controlled by Hitler
SS- fanatics loyal to Hitler, Highly trained
Outline the Nazi policies towards the young
Reformed curriculum- nazi ideas weaved into textbooks Brainwashing the youth Hitler youth (further enforcement of Nazi ideas
Outline the main opposition to the youth policies
Swing movement- kids listened to banned music
Edelweiss pirates- Attacked hitler youth and made anti-nazi parties
Policies towards women
Persuaded to give birth more-through incentives like medals and financial benefits
Policies towards workers
Homeless and un-employed made to work Strenth through joy( cheap holidays) Beauty of labour (improved working conditions) Strict control of workers No unions