Opposition to the Nazis. Flashcards
How did underground groups protests against Hitler?
They produced leaflets, sabotaged factories, railways and army depots and some passed on military and industrial secrets to other governments.
How people passively resist?
They refused to salute or join the party.
What did banned parties do?
They continued to meet in secret, although they were hunted down by the Gestapo.
How was apathy widespread?
Many attended rallies because they had to but much of the staged loyalty was false. The population was too scared to do anything much.
Why were Hitler most famous opponents churchmen?
Germany was an overwhelmingly Christian country in 1933.
What did Heinrich Grueber do?
Protected Jews and provided false passports.
What did Martin Niemoller do?
Formed a confessional church in response to the Nazis’ German Christians.
What did Pail Schneider do?
Made a series of speeches criticising the Nazis.
What did Cardinal Galen do?
Attacked Nazis on their euthanasia programme in 1941; he was so successful that the Nazis had to abandon this policy.
How many Jehovah’s died in concentration camps?
10,000.
When did Hitler sign the concordat with the Catholic church?
June 1933.
Why did Hitler sign the concordat with the Catholic church?
He knew that churches could be dangerous so he was careful to keep them on board.
When did Hitler establish a department for church affairs?
1935.
Why did Hitler establish the department for church affairs?
He saw the churches as a potential source of opposition so this allowed him to control their activities and order the arrest of 100s of priests and nuns.
When were nativity plays and Christmas carols banned from schools?
1937.
