history:Weimar and Nazi Germany control of the economy Flashcards
what was the aim of hitler ?
to reduce employment which was at 6 million
what were the problems with unemployment?
there was a lack of raw materials and there was no money to pay for imports
what was the reich labour service ?
introduced where men had to go to work for 6 months but were given food and accommodation
by what year did men have to do 2 years military service ?
1939
what helped improve conditions in factories ?
beauty of labour
what was strength through joy ?
offered prizes and rewards for hard work such as holidays and saving schemes
was was the Volkswagen scheme?
people had to pay a monthly fee and were promised a Volkswagen car ( no one was given a car and no one was given their money back)
how was the german economy still failing?
reliant for 1/3 imports of materials
who was in charge of the economy between 1934- 1936?
gustav Schacht
who was put in charge of the economy after Schacht?
Herman goering
what did goering focus on?
he focused on creating jobs bu rearming Germany and preparing them for war
