Policies towards the young

Cards (28)

  • Why did the Nazis focus on educating young Germans?
    To strengthen Germany and the Nazi party
  • How did Hitler plan to secure the future of the Reich?
    By teaching young people to support him
  • What youth organization was established in 1926?
    The Hitler Youth
  • What happened to other youth organizations after the Nazis came to power?
    They were banned except for the Hitler Youth
  • At what age did membership in Nazi youth organizations become compulsory?
    Aged over 10
  • What roles did the Nazis believe boys and girls should have?
    Different roles for boys and girls
  • What was the primary aim of the Hitler Youth groups?
    To educate young people on Nazi policies
  • What type of lessons were included in the Hitler Youth program?
    Lessons on German heroes and Nazi ideals
  • What was expected of members regarding loyalty?
    To swear an oath of loyalty to Hitler
  • What activities did young men participate in to promote physical fitness?
    Camping, hiking, and sports competitions
  • What harsh training did young men undergo?
    Drills like plunging into ice water
  • What was the focus of Hitler Youth activities?
    Teamwork, loyalty, and competition
  • What was the name of the organization for girls aged 10?
    Young Maidens
  • What type of training did girls receive in the Nazi youth organizations?
    Domestic training and physical activities
  • How did parents feel about the Hitler Youth activities?
    Many disliked the activities and teachings
  • What was the role of the police state regarding objections to the Hitler Youth?
    It ensured objections were kept silent
  • What was the purpose of education according to Bernhard Rust?
    To create Nazis
  • What law did the Nazis pass in April 1934 regarding teachers?
    Power to sack anti-Nazi teachers
  • What was required of teachers under Nazi rule?
    To swear an oath of loyalty to Hitler
  • How did the Nazis control the curriculum in schools?
    By introducing new subjects and amending traditional ones
  • What new subject was introduced in schools?
    Race studies
  • What was a compulsory text in schools by 1935?
    Mein Kampf
  • How did physical education change under Nazi policies?
    Increased to one-sixth of all lessons
  • What subjects did girls study in Nazi schools?
    Domestic science and physical education
  • What skills did boys learn in Nazi schools?
    Skills for work in the military
  • What was the significance of the Hitler Youth in promoting Nazi ideals?
    It indoctrinated youth to support Nazi beliefs
  • Why was physical fitness emphasized in Nazi youth organizations?
    To create strong soldiers for the Reich
  • How did the relationship between parents and the Hitler Youth manifest?
    Parents felt undermined by the youth groups