Police Force In Nazi Germany

Question 1

What was the nickname for the Gestapo?

Answer 1

The Secret State Police

Question 2

Although the Gestapo were effective, what is one thing about them that might be seen as uneffective?

Answer 2

They relied heavily on denunciations from ordinary citizens, which sometimes led to false accusations and a lack of focus on actual threats.

Question 3

How did the SS differ from the regular police force?

Answer 3

The SS was a paramilitary organization loyal to Hitler, tasked with executing the regime’s most radical policies, including the Holocaust, while the regular police handled routine law enforcement.

Question 4

Name one method used by the Nazi police to maintain control over the population.

Answer 4

One method used by the Nazi police to maintain control was the use of widespread surveillance and the network of informants to monitor and report any dissent or opposition to the regime.

Question 5

What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?

Answer 5

The Gestapo was responsible for state security, rooting out opposition, and enforcing Nazi ideology through surveillance, intimidation, and arrests.