The Hitler Youth
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Objective
I can describe the goals and activities of the Hitler Youth.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum · 3:45
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The Hitler Youth was a Nazi-organized youth movement that shaped the beliefs of young Germans from ages 10 to 18.
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The Nazis used the Hitler Youth to teach loyalty to Adolf Hitler, hatred of Jews, and to prepare young people for war.
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The boys’ group was called the Hitler Youth, and the girls’ group was called the League of German Girls.
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Practice
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What was the primary goal of the Hitler Youth and the League of German Girls?
Which of the following activities were common in the Hitler Youth and the League of German Girls?
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“Describe two goals of the Hitler Youth and one activity members participated in.”
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