opposition from church

• What was the extent of support for the Nazi regime among different groups?

  The extent of support for the Nazi regime differed between groups and individuals.
• How did Hitler attempt to deal with opposition from the churches?

  Hitler tried to suppress opposition from the churches.
• Who was one of the main church opponents of Hitler?

  Martin Niemöller was one of the main church opponents of Hitler.
• Why did Martin Niemöller initially support the Nazis?

  Niemöller initially supported the Nazis because he felt the Weimar Republic needed a strong leader.
• What was Niemöller's stance on Nazi restrictions on Jews initially?


  Niemöller did not oppose Nazi restrictions on Jews initially.
• What did Niemöller want while he was in prison?

  Niemöller wanted to be let out of prison to fight on the side of the Nazis in the Second World War.
• What caused Niemöller to oppose the Nazis later on?

  Niemöller opposed Nazi interference in the Protestant Church and restrictions on Jews becoming Christians.
• What did Niemöller establish in 1934?

  Niemöller set up the Confessing Church in 1934.
• How did the Confessing Church serve as a form of opposition to Nazi policies?

  The Confessing Church opposed Nazi policies by providing a platform for Protestant pastors to resist Nazi interference.
• How many Protestant pastors joined Niemöller's Confessing Church?

  6000 Protestant pastors joined Niemöller's Confessing Church.
• How many pastors remained in the German Christian Church?

  Only 2000 pastors remained in the German Christian Church.
• How many pastors were arrested and sent to concentration camps?

  About 800 pastors were arrested and sent to concentration camps.
• How many Catholic priests spoke out against the Nazis?

  400 Catholic priests spoke out and were arrested.
• Where were the arrested Catholic priests imprisoned?

  They were imprisoned in the Priests' Block at Dachau concentration camp.
• Why was it difficult for church leaders to oppose the Nazis?

  Opposition to the Nazis by church leaders was difficult because it was dangerous to speak out openly.
• How did church attendance change during the Nazi regime?

  Attendance at Christian churches remained high throughout the period.
• What was the public's response to the Nazis' attempts to curtail the churches?

  The public's response was reflected in high church attendance despite Nazi attempts to curtail the churches.
• What were the main consequences for pastors and priests who spoke out against the Nazi regime?

  • About 800 Protestant pastors were arrested and sent to concentration camps.
  • 400 Catholic priests were arrested and imprisoned in the Priests' Block at Dachau concentration camp.
• What factors contributed to Martin Niemöller's change in stance against the Nazis?

  • Initially supported Nazis for strong leadership.
  • Opposed Nazi interference in the Protestant Church.
  • Resisted restrictions on Jews becoming Christians.
• What were the challenges faced by church leaders in opposing the Nazis?

  • Danger of speaking out openly.
  • Risk of arrest and imprisonment.
  • Limited public support for opposition.