GCSE History Hitler Youth Flashcard

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What was the primary purpose of the Hitler Youth organization in Nazi Germany?

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Indoctrinating youth with Nazi ideology

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At what ages were boys and girls expected to join the Hitler Youth and the League of German Maidens, respectively?

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Boys: 12; Girls: 10

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What types of activities did boys participate in within the Hitler Youth?

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Military training and physical fitness

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What specific training did girls receive in the League of German Maidens, significant to Nazi ideology?

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Homemaking and motherhood preparation

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How did the Nazi regime utilize the Hitler Youth to influence Germany's education system?

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Integrating Nazi ideology into school curriculums

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In what year did membership in the Hitler Youth become compulsory?

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1936

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What were the consequences for non-compliance with compulsory Hitler Youth membership?

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Social exclusion or punishment

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What role did propaganda play in promoting the Hitler Youth?

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Depicting membership as patriotic and essential

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How did the Hitler Youth prepare boys for future military service?

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Military drills and weapon training

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What expectations were placed on girls in the League of German Maidens regarding future roles?

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To become homemakers and mothers