Opposition - Complete Flashcards
Who were the Edelweiss Pirates?
Group if working class youths who used the edelweiss flower as a symbol of resistance.
Why did the Edelweiss Pirates oppose the Nazis?
They despised the lack of freedom for young people and the military style of the Hitler Youth.
What would the Edelweiss Pirates do?
- Have long hair, wear American style clothing and make up.
- Go on hikes and camping to avoid Nazi resistance.
- Taunt and attack Hitler Youth members.
Who were the Swing Youth?
A group made up of mostly wealthy teenagers.
Why did the Swing Youth oppose the Nazis?
They preferred American culture over Nazi culture.
What did the Swing Youth do?
- They listened to Jazz and Swing records illegally.
- Danced the Jitterbug.
- Smoked and drank alcohol in groups and parties of up-to 6,000.
What was the result of Youth opposition
Opposition in these groups were limited.
- Did little to oppose (e.g., Anti-Nazi graffiti and jokes).
- Too few numbers (e.g., 2,000 Edelweiss Pirates to 8 million Hitler Youth).
- Opposition was mainly culturally related.
Who were the Confessor’s Church?
Protestant church that was set up and opposed the Reich Church.
How did the Church oppose the Nazis?
- ~ 6,000 pastors joined in the opposition agaisnt the Nazis but 800 got arrested.
- Some Catholics spoke out against Nazi ideas but 400 were arrested.
What was the result of Church opposition?
- Many still went to church
- Some leaders would speak out against the Nazs
- Most did not speak openly against the Nazis.
- Church focussed on opposing attacks on their traditions rather than Nazi rule as a whole.
Who was Martin Niemoller?
- Helped set up Pastors Emergency Service (members rose up to 7000).
- Said we should follow God, not man.
- Arrested and sent to concentration camp during the war until 1945.
