Cards (46)

    • What were the Nazi Schools designed for?
      • To train future Nazi leaders
      • Included Napola and Military Cadet Schools
      • Boys aged 10-18 attended
    • What happened to the SS's control of Nazi schools after 1936?
      They gained total control
    • What age range did Adolf Hitler schools cater to?
      12 to 18 years old
    • On what basis were students selected for Nazi schools?
      Racial and physical characteristics
    • How many pupils were schooled at Napola and Adolf Hitler schools by 1939?
      6173 pupils
    • What changes were made to the school curriculum under the Nazis?
      • Focus on physical education (15% of time)
      • Boys prepared for military roles
      • Girls learned needlework and home crafts
      • Emphasis on Aryan race and history
      • New subjects like race studies introduced
    • What was the focus of physical education in Nazi schools?
      Healthy, fit men and women
    • What subjects were emphasized for boys in Nazi schools?
      Preparation for the military
    • What subjects were emphasized for girls in Nazi schools?
      Needlework and home crafts
    • What was the purpose of teaching children to identify racially 'pure' Aryan husbands?
      To prepare girls for motherhood
    • What was the role of textbooks in Nazi education?
      All textbooks had to fit Nazi views
    • What became a standard school text under the Nazis?
      Mein Kampf
    • What was the focus of physics in Nazi schools?
      Science of firearms and radio communications
    • What was the focus of geography in Nazi schools?
      Pride in Germany and Lebensraum
    • What was the focus of history in Nazi schools?
      Strength of the Aryan race and German victories
    • How did the Nazis control teachers in schools?
      • Politically unreliable teachers forced to resign
      • 97% of teachers joined Nazi Teachers League
      • League ran political education courses
      • Students acted as spies in classrooms
    • What percentage of teachers joined the Nazi Teachers League by 1936?
      97%
    • What did the Nazi Teachers League provide for teachers?
      Political education courses
    • What were students encouraged to do regarding their teachers?
      Act as spies and report anti-Nazi behavior
    • What was the purpose of the Hitler Youth?
      • Control youth in their spare time
      • All other youth organizations banned
      • Membership was compulsory from 1936
      • Focused on military skills and comradeship
    • What age group did the Little Fellows cater to?
      6 to 10 years old
    • What activities did the Little Fellows engage in?
      Sport, hiking, camping
    • What age group did the German Young People cater to?
      10 to 13 years old
    • What was the focus of the German Young People activities?
      Military preparation
    • What age group did the Hitler Youth cater to?
      14 to 18 years old
    • How many members were in the Hitler Youth by 1939?
      7 million
    • What was a common reason boys enjoyed the Hitler Youth?
      Comradeship and camps near maidens
    • What was the focus of the League of German Maidens?
      Preparation for motherhood and exercise
    • What age group did the Young Girls League cater to?
      10 to 14 years old
    • What activities did the League of German Maidens focus on after age 14?
      Preparing for housewife roles
    • What was the purpose of the Faith and Beauty group?
      Continued training for marriage and home
    • What were the characteristics of the Edelweiss Pirates?
      • Formed in late 1930s
      • Resented military discipline of Hitler Youth
      • Used White Edelweiss flower as a symbol
      • Engaged in anti-Nazi activities
    • What did the Edelweiss Pirates symbolize with their flower?
      Allegiance
    • What did the Edelweiss Pirates do during their activities?
      Fought Hitler Youth and sang anti-Nazi songs
    • Who was arrested for being part of the Edelweiss Pirates?
      Bartholomaus Schink
    • What happened to Bartholomaus Schink?
      He was publicly hanged in 1944
    • What characterized the Swing Youth group?
      • Wealthy, middle-class teenagers
      • Admired American culture and music
      • Organized illegal dances
      • Played illegal music from America
    • What type of music did the Swing Youth enjoy?
      Swing music
    • What did the Swing Youth do at their illegal dances?
      Danced, drank alcohol, and smoked
    • What happened to Christian Youth groups under the Nazis?
      • All Christian Youth groups were banned
      • Some continued to meet in secret
      • They upheld Christian values against Nazi ideals