Nazi Police State Flashcards
1
Q
What was the purpose of the SS?
A
Protection Squad
2
Q
Who was leader of the SS?
A
Heinrich Himmler
3
Q
Describe the SS (include clothing)
A
By 1936, the SS controlled all Germany’s police and security forces
Wore black uniforms
4
Q
What was the purpose of the SD?
A
Security Service
5
Q
Who was leader of the SD?
A
Reinhard Heydrich
6
Q
Describe the SD (include clothing)
A
Spied on known opponents and critics of the Nazi Party and the German government
Wore uniforms
7
Q
What was the purpose of the Gestapo?
A
Secret State Police
8
Q
Who was leader of the Gestapo?
A
Reinhard Heydrich
9
Q
Describe the Gestapo (include clothing)
A
Prosecuted anyone who said or did anything critical of the Nazis or the government
Relied mainly on informants
Feared by the general public
Wore no uniform (undercover)
