Edexcel GCSE History · 1HI0
Paper 3
Revise: Opposition and ConformitySupport means approval; conformity means behaving as expected. A person could attend a Nazi event enthusiastically, but could also attend to avoid attracting suspicion.
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GCSE History · key term
Behaving as expected by those in authority, whether or not someone privately agrees with them.
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Paper 3
Revise: Opposition and ConformitySupport means approval; conformity means behaving as expected. A person could attend a Nazi event enthusiastically, but could also attend to avoid attracting suspicion.
Paper 1
Following the behaviour expected by those in authority, whether from agreement, pressure or fear.
Distinguish genuine support from conformity: joining an organisation or attending a rally does not, by itself, prove private enthusiasm.
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It is important to distinguish popularity from visible conformity. A cheering crowd might contain genuine supporters, while a salute or silence might reflect pressure or fear. Nazi propaganda emphasised enthusiasm and concealed disagreement, making the regime appear more universally popular than it was.