A police state (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which years did the Nazi regime establish a police state in Germany?
During which years did the Nazi regime establish a police state in Germany?
1933-39
In which year was the SS established as Hitler's personal security detail?
In which year was the SS established as Hitler's personal security detail?
1925
Who led the SS and made it one of the most feared organisations in Nazi Germany?
Who led the SS and made it one of the most feared organisations in Nazi Germany?
Heinrich Himmler
What colour uniforms did SS members wear to make them easily recognisable?
What colour uniforms did SS members wear to make them easily recognisable?
Black
Who established the Gestapo in 1933 as Nazi Germany's secret police force?
Who established the Gestapo in 1933 as Nazi Germany's secret police force?
Hermann Goering
What method did the Gestapo use to spy on neighbours, colleagues, and family members?
What method did the Gestapo use to spy on neighbours, colleagues, and family members?
Network of informants
What organisation were all judges required to join under Nazi control?
What organisation were all judges required to join under Nazi control?
Nat. Socialist League for Law Maint.
What traditional court feature did Hitler eliminate from the German legal system?
What traditional court feature did Hitler eliminate from the German legal system?
Trial by jury
What type of trials were conducted in the People's Court for treason cases?
What type of trials were conducted in the People's Court for treason cases?
Secret trials with handpicked judges
When did Dachau open as the first Nazi concentration camp?
When did Dachau open as the first Nazi concentration camp?
1933
What was a key purpose of early concentration camps beyond imprisoning people?
What was a key purpose of early concentration camps beyond imprisoning people?
Terrorising the German population
In which year was the Gestapo placed under SS control?
In which year was the Gestapo placed under SS control?
1934