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1. Who were the White Rose?

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The White Rose was a nonviolent resistance group in Nazi Germany, led by students from the University of Munich, including Hans and Sophie Scholl. They opposed Adolf Hitler’s regime and its crimes, particularly against Jews.

2. What did they do?

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The group created and distributed anonymous leaflets calling for active resistance to the Nazi regime. They urged Germans to stand up against tyranny and war.

3. When and where did this happen?

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The White Rose operated primarily in 1942–1943, in Munich, Germany. Their leaflets were secretly spread throughout the country.

4. Why did they resist?

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They were driven by moral outrage over Nazi atrocities, including the mass murder of Jews. Influenced by Christian ethics and philosophy, they believed silence made one complicit.

5. The sixth leaflet

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Their final leaflet, written shortly before their arrest, called on Germans to “rise up and resist.” This leaflet was smuggled to the Allies and later air-dropped over Germany by the British.

6. What happened to the members?

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Hans and Sophie Scholl were arrested on February 18, 1943, caught distributing leaflets at the university. After a brief trial, they were executed by guillotine just four days later, on February 22, 1943.

7. Famous Quote

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Sophie Scholl’s last words were:

"What we wrote and said is what many people are thinking. They just don’t dare to say it out loud."

8. Impact and Legacy

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Though short-lived, the White Rose became a symbol of moral courage. Schools, streets, and memorials in Germany are now named after their members. They continue to inspire youth and civil resistance movements worldwide.

Hans & Sophie Photographs

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White Rose Leaflets

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Memorial plaque at the University of Munich

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Courtroom or prison sketches

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The White Rose memorial in Munich (floor stones)

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Image of leaflet distribution

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🎥 “The White Rose: A Lesson in Dissent”

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🎧 "White Rose Resistance" from Holocaust Encyclopedia

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https://www.ushmm.org/

Website

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