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Opposition to Nazi rule in 1940 - Coggle Diagram
Opposition to Nazi rule in 1940
Political groups
Social democrats resisted the loss of democracy and freedoms
Anti Nazi leaflets were spread to expose the truth
Communists fought against fascist rule to defend workers rights and equality
Religious opposition
Catholic leaders criticised racial law
Jews had to hide from Nazi inspections or they would we deported, killed or sent to camps
The church rejected Nazi control over Christianity
Youth movements
Edelweiss pirates opposed Hitlers youth groups strict control
They wanted freedom from Nazi culture and militarism
White rose group distributed anti war flyers to encourage resistance
Military resistance
Disagreed with reckless war strategy that risked defeat
They feared destruction of Germany if Nazis stayed in control
Officers planned July 20 plot to remove Hitler from power
Ordinary citizens
Many listened to banned BBC broadcast to hear truthful news
People protested shortages caused by war damage
Some citizens hid jews and escaped prisoners to save lives