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    Ideological Conformity and Resistance

    What Ideological Conformity and Resistance means in History GCSE, as defined for AQA.

    Definition of Ideological Conformity and Resistance

    The implementation of Gleichschaltung to align all aspects of German life with Nazi ideology, contrasted with the various forms of opposition and resistance from youth groups, churches, and political rivals.
    AQA · Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship

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