The Hitler Youth

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Objective

I can describe the goals and activities of the Hitler Youth.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    The Hitler Youth was a Nazi-organized youth movement that shaped the beliefs of young Germans from ages 10 to 18.

  2. 2

    The Nazis used the Hitler Youth to teach loyalty to Adolf Hitler, hatred of Jews, and to prepare young people for war.

  3. 3

    The boys’ group was called the Hitler Youth, and the girls’ group was called the League of German Girls.

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Practice

3 questions

1

What was the primary goal of the Hitler Youth and the League of German Girls?

2

Which of the following activities were common in the Hitler Youth and the League of German Girls?

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Exit ticket

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Describe two goals of the Hitler Youth and one activity members participated in.

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