Hitler Youth/League of German Maidens - N Flashcards
When was the Hitler Youth founded?
1923
What did boys do in Hitler Youth?
Participate in activities based on competition, struggle, heroism and leadership.
They learned for to march, fights with knives, fire a gun and keep fit.
They sang songs and anthems about loyalty.
How often did boys attend Hitler Youth?
Several times a week at after school meetings.
Every month at special weekend camps.
How did Hitler Youth change in 1936?
A new law was introduced which made it as important as normal education.
What would happen to parents if their children didn’t attend Hitler Youth?
They could miss out on a promotion at work.
When was Hitler Youth made compulsory? And how did this increase the number of members?
1939.
Membership increased to 7 million.
When was the League of German Maidens founded?
1930
What skills did girls learn at the League of German Maidens?
- Cooking
- Childcare
- Dressing well
- Housework
What did girls do at the League of German Maidens?
- Cross-country
- Swimming
- Throwing
- Sang songs praising Hitler and the Nazis
- Attended marches
- Participated in weekends away from their families.
What group did girls aged 14-17 belong to?
The League of German girls.
What group did girls aged 10-14 belong to?
Young Girls group.
How were children impacted by Nazi youth groups?
They were seperated from their parents for parts of their childhood, meaning that they were mainly influenced by Nazi beliefs instead of their families’.
