Youth opposition (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did some young Germans form in response to Nazi control?
What did some young Germans form in response to Nazi control?
Secret groups that refused to conform
Which social class did the Edelweiss Pirates mainly come from?
Which social class did the Edelweiss Pirates mainly come from?
Working-class families
When did the Edelweiss Pirates emerge?
When did the Edelweiss Pirates emerge?
Late 1930s
How many members did the Edelweiss Pirates have by 1939?
How many members did the Edelweiss Pirates have by 1939?
Approximately 2,000
What style of clothing did Edelweiss Pirates wear?
What style of clothing did Edelweiss Pirates wear?
American-style clothing
What did the edelweiss flower symbol represent?
What did the edelweiss flower symbol represent?
Freedom & natural beauty
What did one Edelweiss Pirates song declare?
What did one Edelweiss Pirates song declare?
'Smash the Hitler Youth in twain'
Which social class did the Swing Youth mainly come from?
Which social class did the Swing Youth mainly come from?
Wealthier German families
What type of resistance did the Swing Youth focus on?
What type of resistance did the Swing Youth focus on?
Cultural rather than political
What music did the Swing Youth listen to?
What music did the Swing Youth listen to?
American jazz music
How many Hitler Youth members were there by 1939?
How many Hitler Youth members were there by 1939?
Over 7 million
Did Nazis view youth opposition as serious threats in the 1930s?
Did Nazis view youth opposition as serious threats in the 1930s?
No, they did not