WWII ; control over youth Flashcards
1
Q
Why does Hitler focus in the youth?
A
they have a whole future ahead of them.
they are impressionable ; easier to manipulate.
2
Q
Describe Nazi’s aims for young people.
A
ensure they are committed and obedient to Hitler.
train boys to be soldiers and girls to be mothers.
3
Q
Describe the club ‘Hitler Youth’.
A
80% of young Germans are members.
they hike, tun, jump, listen to Nazi ideas.
boys and girls have to surpass a handful of activities before being able to join.
4
Q
How were schools under Hitler’s rule?
A
whole curriculum was used to teach what Nazis wanted the youth to think.
teachers who refused were sacked.
pupils were taught nazi history
focuses on German war heroes and Nazi party
taught about land that had once been German but is no taken
