History-Germany Chapter 5

• What was the main goal of Nazi education for young people?

  To indoctrinate them as loyal Nazis
• How did the Nazis change the role of teachers?

  Teachers had to swear loyalty to Hitler
• What was a significant change made to textbooks under the Nazis?

  Textbooks were rewritten to fit Nazi views
• What was the focus of the curriculum for boys in Nazi education?

  Preparation for military roles
• What subjects were emphasized for girls in Nazi education?

  Needlework and home crafts
• What percentage of time was devoted to physical education?

  15%
• What new subject was introduced to teach racial superiority?

  Race studies
• When was the Hitler Youth created?

  1926
• What happened to other youth organizations in 1933?

  They were banned by the Nazis
• When did membership in Nazi youth organizations become compulsory?

  1939
• What activities did Hitler Youth members participate in?

  Political discussions and military drills
• What was the focus of groups for girls in the Hitler Youth?

  Crafts and childcare
• What was the Nazi view of women's roles?

  Traditional roles as homemakers
• What campaign did the Nazis launch to encourage women to have babies?

  A huge propaganda campaign
• What laws were enacted regarding contraception and abortion?

  Both were banned by the Nazis
• What did the Law for the Encouragement of Marriage provide?

  Loans for young couples to marry
• What medals were awarded to women with large families?

  For families of 8, 5, and 3 children
• What organization trained women in household skills?

  The German Women's Organisation
• What were women encouraged to avoid in terms of appearance?

  Trousers, high heels, and make-up
• What were the three Ks that women were asked to adhere to?

  Kirche, Kuche und Kinder
• What happened to women in the workforce after 1937?

  Women were recalled to work
• What was the status of women working by 1933?

  50% higher than in 1933
• How did Hitler initially approach the Catholic Church?

  He decided to cooperate with it
• What was signed between Hitler and the Pope in 1933?

  A concordat agreement
• What happened shortly after the concordat was signed?

  Hitler broke the agreement
• What actions did the Nazis take against the Catholic Church?

  Closed Catholic organizations and banned newspapers
• What happened to Catholic priests who opposed the Nazis?

  They were arrested
• How did Hitler view the Protestant Church?

  As a threat to his regime
• Who led the 'German Christians' within the Protestant Church?

  Pastor Martin Niemöller
• What was the fate of the Confessional Church established by Niemöller?

  It was banned by the Nazis
• What was the status of the Catholic and Protestant Churches by the end of the 1930s?

  Neither had a significant role in society
• What actions were taken against Jews in April 1933?

  Boycott of Jewish shops was organized
• What professions were Jews banned from in 1933?

  Government, medicine, teaching, judiciary
• What public places were Jews banned from in 1935?

  Parks and the army
• What were the Nuremberg Laws introduced in September 1935?

  They restricted citizenship and marriage rights
• What was the outcome of Kristallnacht in November 1938?

  Increased Jewish persecution and violence
• How many synagogues were vandalized during Kristallnacht?

  Over 1000 synagogues
• What happened to Jewish homes during Kristallnacht?

  Many were attacked and vandalized
• What was the fate of 30,000 Jews during Kristallnacht?

  They were arrested
• What was the Reich Office for Jewish Emigration established for?

  To speed up Jewish emigration