Summary 3 - Social and cutural developments 1924-1928 - Social welfare reform Flashcards
1
Q
When was the public assistance system (help to the poor and destitute) modernised?
A
1924
2
Q
In which year was a national unemployment insurance system introduced?
A
1927
3
Q
How many disabled war veterans was the state supporting?
A
800,000
4
Q
How was the amount of people claiming welfare off the state controlled?
A
Means tests were tightened up and snoopers were used to make sure claimants were not cheating the system
5
Q
How did those who were claiming benefits feel about the tighter restrictions?
A
They felt they were being humiliated and insulted by the welfare system which then undermined there support for the Weimar Republic
