Opposition to the Nazis Flashcards

Edexcel 1HI0 GCSE History

White Rose Group

A student resistance group led by Hans and Sophie Scholl that distributed anti-Nazi leaflets and called for passive resistance.

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Terms in this set (5)

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White Rose Group

A student resistance group led by Hans and Sophie Scholl that distributed anti-Nazi leaflets and called for passive resistance.

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Edelweiss Pirates

A youth group that opposed Nazi control by rejecting Hitler Youth activities and sometimes attacking Nazi officials.

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July Bomb Plot (1944)

An attempt by army officers, including Claus von Stauffenberg, to assassinate Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime.

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Swing Youth

A group of young people who rejected Nazi ideals by listening to banned jazz music and embracing Western culture.

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Challenges to opposition

Opposition was limited due to fear of the Gestapo, propaganda, and the lack of unity among resistance groups.

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