Conclusion
These resistance movements impacted history. Although it might not have been noticed or very successful at the time, these movements impacted society through inspiring and giving hope to people everywhere. They impacted political life, government, economics, and military through the fighting that took place. People were influenced in the decades to come, even today. The movements saved thousands of lives and made thousands more possible. They helped to encourage people to stand up for what is right. Overall, they've shown how one can make a difference.
"...it helped me a great deal, as it helped my mother, to endure those last, perilous times calmly, almost peacefully. Hope. That was what it gave us. After all, there are so many things you can live without. You can live without having anything...You cannot live without hope."
-Ilse Aichinger, friend of Hans and Sophie Scholl's older sister, Inge Scholl
Source: The Short Life of Sophie Scholl