Unit 2 Control And Opposition Flashcards
Who was in charge of the machinery of terror?
Himmler head of SS
How many active agent of the Gestapo were there?
15,000
How many houses was a block leader in charge of?
40-60
Who led the SD and what was it?
It was led by Heydrich.It was their role to detect and identify any political opponenets to become informants of the gestapo.
How many crimes were punishable by death by 1943?
46 an increase from 3 in 1942.
How many people relievers were made and what were they used for?
1.5 million made between 1933-39.These were a form of Nazi propaganda.Hitler used this to control what radio stations germans could listen to but also preach nazi ideals.
When was the Berlin Olympics and why was this significant?
It took place in 1936.This was significant because it was a chance for Hitler to promote Nazi ideology,for example winners were almost predetermined by superior race.
Where did German rallies take place and why were they significant?
Rallies most commonly took place in Nuremberg.It allowed Hitler to arouse popular enthusiasm for war.It showed of the regime of Nazi party and was a form of propaganda.
Why was the opposition from the left insignificant and who did it involve?
It involved the social Democrats who produced anti nazi leaflets and posters and the communists who produced more visible opposition which included newspapers and propaganda.
It was insignificant because they were not united,they did not create a strong opposition.
What was the name of the church Nazi’s set up and what was any opposition?
Nazi set up Reich Churches but for example Niemoller created an alternative Church called the confessional Church.
Who were the Edelweiss pirates,and were they a threat?
They were from Rhineland and created in 1938.They were an oppositional group who went on camps,sang songs,listened to foreign radio,produced flyers,used graffiti and some even picked fights with the Nazis.
