how did people resist the nazis? Flashcards
how did people resist the nazis?
• the stauffenburg plot
• the edelweiss pirates
• the swing kids
• the white rose group
what was the stauffenburg plot
This was an attempt to assassinate Hitler by Claus von Stauffenberg who wanted to bring an end to WWII. They tried to plant a bomb but it was moved at the last moment and Hitler survived the explosion.
who were the edelweiss pirates
A group of youths who resisted the Nazis by taking part in banned activities like camping trips and singing banned songs. Thirteen members were hanged while others received prison sentences of 25 years if caught
who were the swing kids
A group of middle-class youths who opposed the Nazis by listening to banned jazz music from
America
who was the white rose group
University students led by Hans and Sophie Scholl who spread anti-Nazi leaflets. Hans and Sophie were ultimately caught and beheaded for their actions
