Cut taxes and promised not to throw them off their land if they got in debt.
What Himmler responsible for?
Head of the SS - Concentration Camps, The SD 'security services', Police and law courts and Gestapo
How did the Edelweiss Pirates oppose the Nazis?
went camping sand songs making fun of Hitler. Attacked Hitler Youth groups and even the Gestapo
Give an example of the Beauty of Labour Scheme
Better Lighting, safety equipment, new washing facilities, low-cost canteens
Why did Bishop Galen put under house arrest?
he criticised the Nazis in particular for his use of concentration camps, euthanasia and use of terror tactics.
What was the 1933 Concordat?
The agreement between the Nazis and the Pope promising not to interfere with each other.
What was the RAD?
Reich Labour Service - All men aged 18-25 had to spend 6 months in the RAD. Planted forests. Uniform lived in camps paid only pocket money
Give two reasons why the church gave the Nazis their support
Nazi values matched some Christian values - marriage and family. Christians feared communism as it was anti-religious, Hitler promised to respect the Catholics
How did the League of German Maidens prepare girls for motherhood?
Long marches for physical fitness, learnt how to cook good meals and look after babies.
How did the Nazis encourage and control radio use in Germany?
Sold cheaply but could only pick up German stations. Used to broadcast Hitler's speeches.
Give an example of how the Nazis changed their policy towards the Catholic Church
arrested Catholic priests, closed down Catholic youth groups and schools
Explain a way Germans were impacted by WWII
Rationing - food and clothing 1 egg a week Hot water was rationed two days a week Labour Shortages sweet shops closed Factories stayed open for longer Bombing
Give an example of the power the Gesatpo had
tapped phone lines, opened mail, power to arrest and imprison without trial.
In what ways did workers not benefit from the Nazis
Wages did not increase, high production targets, could not quit without government permission, Less food and prices were high. No Trade Unions.
Give three examples of how the Nazis tried to increase the birth rate
Rewards for women e.g Mother Cross, Marriage Loans keep money with each child, Divorce made easier for childless couples, Lebensborn movement = 8000 babies
In what year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
30th Jan 1933
Give an example of Strength through Joy
Organised leisure activities to encourage hard work e.g cheap holidays, trips to the theatre, tickets to football matches
Give two ways the Hitler Youth prepared boys for war?
Physical fitness through long marches, camping, fighting with knives, emphasis on competition, struggle, heroism and leadership.
Who were the Gesatpo?
Secret Police
Give an example of how Germany tried to become self-sufficient
Schacht signed deals with countries in South America and south-east Europe to supply Germany with goods. Artificial substitutes e.g acorn coffee
When did Hitler Youth become compulsory?
1933 all other youth clubs banned, 1936 Hitler Youth given equal status with school, 1939 compulsory.
Give a method used by the Nazis to reduce unemployment.
invisible unemployment, RAD, Conscription, Public Work Schemes.
What was Joseph Goebbels responsible for?
Propaganda and Censorship
Describe Goering's Four Year Plan
Economic plan to get Germany ready for war. Created jobs in factories. Very high production targets were set and in some areas met e.g Steel and explosives.
What did the White Rose group do to oppose the Nazis?
Leaflet and poster campaign which criticised the Nazis
Give one example of how the education system was changed by the Nazis
Anti-Nazi teachers were sacked, new subjects were introduced e.g eugenics, boys focused on physical activities and sciences, Girls focused on domestic subjects
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