Nazi Social Policies Flashcards
(17 cards)
What was Hitler’s aim regarding independent organizations?
He wanted no independent organizations between individuals
This was to help achieve Volk gemeinschaft.
What methods did the Nazis use to achieve their aims?
Indoctrination, propaganda, and terror
These methods were aimed at controlling the population.
What control did the Nazis establish over teachers?
Dismissed anti-Nazi and Jewish teachers
This was part of their control over the school system.
What percentage of women had access to higher education under Nazi policies?
10%
Access for Jews was even more limited at 1.5%.
What was the League of German Girls?
The female equivalent of the Hitler Youth
It prepared girls to be housewives and mothers.
What was the primary focus of the Hitler Youth?
Sport and indoctrination
It became compulsory in 1939.
What was the purpose of the German Students League?
To uphold Nazi policies among students
It fostered militarism and antisemitism.
Who were the Edelweiss Pirates?
An anti-Hitler youth group
They posed a significant threat but were not cracked down on until 1942.
What was the purpose of the Mother Cross Medals?
To honor women for their contributions to childbirth
This was part of the Nazi promotion of traditional gender roles.
What happened to birth control and abortion under Nazi policies?
Birth control was discouraged and abortion was restricted
This was aimed at increasing the birth rate.
What was the Reich’s Church established in 1936 focused on?
Aryanisation of Christianity
It was part of the Nazi’s religious policies.
What was the outcome of the ‘With Burning Grief’ document in 1937?
It indicated dissent within the church
It highlighted resistance to Nazi policies.
What statistics indicate the success of the Reich Church by 1939?
200,000 followers, less than 1% of the population
5% of the population identified as neo-pagans or non-religious.
True or False: The number of women in the workforce decreased from 1933 to 1939.
False
The number of women in the workforce actually increased.
Fill in the blank: The Nazis aimed to create a _______ through their social policies.
Volk gemeinschaft
This term refers to a people’s community.
What was the economic reality for women during the Nazi regime?
Many women remained in the workforce despite traditional family values
Economic needs often conflicted with ideological goals.
What was the divorce rate trend in 1939 under Nazi policies?
Peaked
This indicates the social strain during this period.
