Summary 8 - Nazi policies towards young people - Hitler Youth Flashcards
What was the slogan of Hitler Youth?
The slogan of Hitler Youth was ‘live faithfully, fight bravely, die laughing.’
When was Hitler Youth established?
Hitler Youth was established in 1926.
When were all other youth groups apart from Hitler Youth and Catholic groups banned?
1933
When were Catholic youth groups banned?
1936
When was membership to Hitler Youth made compulsory?
Membership to Hitler Youth was made compulsory in 1939.
Describe some of the activities that were completed as part of Hitler Youth?
Activities included physical exercise, there was an emphasis on competition, struggle and heroism.
How did the Nazis use Hitler Youth to increase the popularity of the regime amongst young people?
Hitler Youth was used to politically indoctrinate young people.
What was the purpose of Hitler Youth?
The purpose of Hitler Youth was to prepare young German males for their future as soldiers.
Why was the organisation very popular amongst many German boys?
Camping trips and sporting activities made the organisation very popular, and for many with no experience of any other system, it became the norm.
Give some examples of resistance to Hitler Youth?
- Some parents of the boys were hostile to the organisation
- By the late 1930’s, there were signs that enthusiasm for Hitler Youth particularly among older boys was waning.
Why did enthusiasm for Hitler Youth among older boys wane by the end of the 1930’s?
Hitler Youth became too bureaucratic.
