Summary 8 - The DAF (The German labour Front)

Question 1

When was the DAF established?

Answer 1

The DAF was established in May 1936.

Question 2

What was the purpose of the DAF?

Answer 2

The purpose of the DAF was to win workers over to the idea of Volksgemeinschaft and increase production.

Question 3

How large was the DAF?

Answer 3

The DAF became the largest organisation in Germany.

Question 4

Why was the DAF not a trade union?

Answer 4

The DAF was not a trade union as it played no part in wage negotiations and had no influence over government policy.

Question 5

What did the DAF use to spread Nazi ideas?

Answer 5

The DAF used propaganda to spread Nazi ideas.

Question 6

Give one way in which the DAF tried tom increase the production of workers?

Answer 6

Training courses were provided to increase the productivity of workers.

Question 7

Give examples of organisations and firms that were part of the DAF business empire?

Answer 7

The DAF built a business empire that included banks, housing associations and the VW car plant.

Question 8

Give one way in which the Nazis encouraged people to work as hard as they could?

Answer 8

The Nazis tried to promote the idea that the reward for work should be about serving the community rather than personal gain.