What was the Gestapo?
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Correct answer: Secret state police of Nazi Germany
The Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei) was the secret state police of Nazi Germany. It was used to surveil, arrest and suppress political opponents, Jews and critics of the Nazi regime. Unlike an ordinary police body, it became a major instrument of Nazi terror. Exam tip: remember Gestapo as the Nazi regime’s secret police.
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Secret state police of Nazi Germany
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The Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei) was the secret state police of Nazi Germany. It was used to surveil, arrest and suppress political opponents, Jews and critics of the Nazi regime. Unlike an ordinary police body, it became a major instrument of Nazi terror. Exam tip: remember Gestapo as the Nazi regime’s secret police.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Hitler’s Rise to Power.
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