Opposition

• What are three methods the Nazis used to control the people of Germany?

  Propaganda, censorship, and the use of terror through the Gestapo
• Name three policies aimed at women by the Nazis.

  Encouragement of traditional roles, promotion of motherhood, and restrictions on employment
• What were three policies aimed at workers during the Nazi regime?

  Creation of the German Labour Front, banning of trade unions, and implementation of the Strength Through Joy program
• How did the Nazis lower unemployment? Name three ways.

  Public works projects, rearmament, and the establishment of the Labour Front
• What were three activities children participated in within the Hitler Youth or BDM?

  Military training, outdoor activities, and ideological education
• Why was it difficult for many Germans to oppose Hitler?

  Many Germans believed Hitler was a great leader and were afraid to risk their lives due to strict controls
• What does the statistic of 1.3 million people sent to concentration camps suggest about opposition in Germany from 1933 to 1939?

  It suggests that there was widespread opposition to the Nazis
• What does the estimate of 300,000 people leaving Germany imply about public sentiment towards the Nazis?


  It implies that many people were dissatisfied with the Nazi regime
• Why was opposition to the Nazis considered minimal despite the dissatisfaction among some Germans?

  Opposition was not coordinated or unified, and many people found life under the Nazis to be better
• What were the key aspects of opposition to the Nazis from 1933 to 1939?

  • Non-compliance with Nazi regulations
  • Attempts to assassinate Hitler
  • Lack of coordination and unity among opposition groups
  • Cultural opposition rather than political
  • Fear of repercussions from the regime
• What was the Confessing Church's stance towards the German Christian movement?


  The Confessing Church refused to join the German Christian movement and set up its own organization
• What actions did priests take to oppose the Nazis?

  Priests spoke out against the regime and encouraged attendance at church services
• What was the significance of the Edelweiss Pirates and Swing Youth in opposing the Nazis?

  They represented youth resistance through cultural means, such as anti-Nazi graffiti and listening to banned music
• How did the army's view of Hitler change over time?

  Some generals looked down on Hitler due to his background and criticized his foreign policy aims
• What was the impact of the Night of the Long Knives on opposition within the army?

  It solidified the army's loyalty to Hitler, as the majority took an oath of loyalty
• What challenges did underground groups like the KPD and SPD face in opposing the Nazis?

  They lacked a united movement, were vulnerable to Gestapo infiltration, and had no strong figurehead
• What were the main reasons for the lack of successful opposition to the Nazis?

  • Fear of repercussions from the regime
  • Many Germans believed life was better under Nazi rule
  • Opposition was fragmented and lacked coordination
  • Majority of Germans were afraid of political groups like the KPD