Opposition to Nazi rule 1933-39 Flashcards
1
Q
How did the Social Democrats resist the Nazis?
A
- After 1933, most SD leaders fled to Prague, leaving them with no clear leadership
- Many formed resistance groups who produce anti-Nazi leaflets and posters
- Many were hunted down by the Gestapo
2
Q
How did the Communists oppose the Nazis?
A
- They were more visibly active than the SD’s
- They held meetings, propaganda and newsletters
- they produced 10,000 copies of their newsletter The Red Flag every month
- They were easy targets for the Gestapo due to their visibility
3
Q
What deal did Hitler make with Pope Pius XI?
A
He made a Concordat which said that he would leave the Catholic Church alone
4
Q
What were the pastors of the Reich Church made to do?
A
Swear an oath to Hitler
5
Q
What happened to all Church youth groups and church schools?
A
- 1936, all Church youth groups were banned
- 1939, all Church schools were closed
- Priests who spoke out against this were arrested
6
Q
What was the Confessional Church?
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- A non-Nazi church set up by Martin Niemoller
- by 1934, 6000 pastors joined, leaving only 2000 in the Reich Church
- Martin preached against Nazi racial policy and was arrested and sent to a concentration camp
7
Q
How did the Jehovah’s witnesses resist the Nazis?
A
- They refused to give the Hitler salute
- Refused to give compulsory military service
- Wrote anti-Nazi leaflets
- 6000 of them were imprisoned in concentration camps
8
Q
How and why did the Young communists resist the Nazis?
A
- Politically they were opposed to the Nazis
- Joined into gangs
- Dressed differently
- Wrote anti-Nazi flyers
9
Q
How and why did the Christian Youth resist the Nazis?
A
- They were banned by the Nazis in 1933
- They went on illegal pilgrimages
10
Q
How and why did the Swing kids resist the Nazis?
A
- Angry at the Nazis for imposing German culture and banning American culture
- Listened to American jazz music
- Grew long hair and wore baggy trousers
11
Q
How and why did the Edelweiss Pirates resist the Nazis?
A
- Opposed Nazi politics and forced Hitler Youth groups
- Went on hikes/excursions
- Wore a white edelweiss flower of white pin as a sign of resistance
- Picked fights with Hitler Youth
