Nazi Germany Youth Groups

When did the Edelweiss Pirates first emerge?

What did the locals call the Edelweiss Pirates?

Who was the Edelweiss Pirates made up of?

What did the Edelweiss Pirates hate about Nazi Germany?

What did boys apart of the Edelweiss Pirates do to show their freedom?

• grew their hair longer

• dressed in American clothing

• wore white or checked shirts

• wore black or checked shirts

• spat at SS members and soldiers

How where the Edelweiss Pirates hard to distinguish from normal young people?

What would the E.P's do if they saw Hitler Youth members?

• Taunt them

• Cower to HY threats

• Nothing

• Attack them

Who were the Swing Youth primarily made up of?

• Wealthy/ middle-class

• Teenagers

• Wealthy upper-class

• Children

• Adults

What were the S.Y's favorite aspect from American culture?

• Clothing

• Food

• Music

• Language (slang)

What did S.Y often own due to their wealth?