Nazi policies towards the young Flashcards
What did the Nazis want from young people?
Young people would attend youth groups and camps to demonstrate they were putting their duty to the country ahead of their private pleasures or pursuits. Eventually, attendance was made compulsory.
What was the purpose of the Hitler Youth?
Character training - oaths of loyalty would be taken from the age of 10 onwards.
Military training - map-reading and signalling. Endurance exercise in wintry weather to prepare young boys for war.
Naval, Motor, Gliding and flying divisions of the Hitler youth were installed to replicate the divisions of the army.
Extra lessons were included on the heroes of Germany and how to report parents and teachers if children were from families suspected of betraying the Nazis.
What was the purpose of the German League of Maidens?
The importance of racial hygiene was taught. The idea that the German Race was kept pure by only marrying Aryan men was communicated.
Girls were trained to cook, iron and make beds.
Athletics were made part of the activities so that girls could grow strong and ready for motherhood.
How did the Nazis control the young through education?
The injustice of the Treaty of Versailles was taught in History lessons.
Race studies.
