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Abwehr: Nazi Spies in the United States

Completed by 30 learners
Ages 14-18
Live One-Time Class
This class examines the Nazi-German Military Intelligence Unit "Abwher" and its espionage activities in the United States during World War II.
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(77 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-12 learners per class
60 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
This class will look at the German Military intelligence "Abwehr" Units operating in the United States between 1939-1945. We will look at the spies involved, what they were looking for, and who was responsible for tracking down spies. 

This class is lecture based. A powerpoint with photos accompanies the lecture. Students are encouraged to discuss the topic and ask questions at any time. Prior knowledge of, or basic understanding of World War II is helpful, but not mandatory for understanding the class.

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this class, students will have learned about the history of Germany from 1914-1945, the formation of Abwehr, its role in German politics, and its role in espionage in the United States.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class examines the military and espionage activities of the National Socialist (Nazi) movement in Germany. Discussion and content may be unsuitable for young students. Some photos included in power points may include Nazi symbols such as a Swastika, or Adolf Hitler. While Nazi ideology is not portrayed or promoted in a positive manner, this image may nevertheless cause discomfort to viewers. The focal point of this class is espionage, not Nazism; the lecture will focus on espionage actitivites with Nazism as a background for understanding why it happened. Discussion will be moderated to allow focus on espionage activities.
Supply List
A briefing sheet introducing the topic to students will be posted to the classroom page prior to class. Students are encouraged to look over the sheet before class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's Degree in History from Belmont Abbey College
B.A. in History with a minor in Political Philosophy. My undergraduate thesis examined Soviet espionage in the United States from 1930-1945 and its implications within McCarthyism. Previously, I have taught courses in espionage and the Cold War to Middle and High School audiences, and have presented lectures in collegiate settings. 

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