Nazi Economic, Social And Racial Policy Flashcards
(43 cards)
What was the National Labour Service Corps (RAD)?
Compulsory service for all men aged 18-25 from 1935
In 1939, the RAD was extended to women as well.
What was one of the main purposes of the RAD?
To encourage the spirit of National Socialism and provide cheap labor
It also aimed to reduce unemployment.
How many kilometers of autobahns were built under the Nazi regime?
7,000 kilometers
This was part of the road building programs introduced by the Nazis.
What dubious methods did the Nazis use to reduce unemployment figures?
Dismissal of Jews and imprisonment of opponents in concentration camps
This manipulation significantly altered the unemployment statistics.
What was the number of male workers listed as unemployed by 1939?
35,000 out of a workforce of 25 million
This reflects the drastic decrease in unemployment due to various policies.
What was the size of the German army by 1939?
1,400,000 soldiers
This was an increase from 100,000 in 1933 due to reintroduction of conscription.
How much was spent on rearmament from 1933 to 1939?
Increased from 3.5 billion marks to 26 billion marks
This spending was a significant part of Nazi economic policy.
What organization replaced trade unions in Nazi Germany?
German Labour Front (DAF)
The DAF became the largest organization in Nazi Germany.
What were the benefits provided to workers by the DAF?
- Relatively high wages
- Job security
- Social and leisure programs
These benefits were part of the DAF’s efforts to represent both employers and workers.
What was the Volkswagen scheme?
A DAF initiative to help workers buy their own cars
However, no customers received cars as production shifted to military vehicles in 1939.
What was the Strength through Joy (KdF) programme?
A program to improve leisure time for German workers
It included concerts, sporting events, and holidays.
How many people went on KdF holidays in Germany in 1938?
About 10 million
This indicates the popularity and reach of the KdF program.
What was the ‘Beauty of Work’ programme?
A KdF initiative to improve working conditions
It organized the construction of canteens, swimming pools, and sports facilities.
What traditional view did the Nazis hold regarding women?
The ideal woman did not wear makeup, work, or engage in politics
This reflects the conservative gender roles promoted by the regime.
What law was introduced in 1933 to increase Germany’s birth rate?
Law for the Encouragement of Marriage
This law included incentives for families.
What was the Lebensborn programme?
A program to encourage unmarried women to bear children with ‘racially pure’ SS men
It aimed to increase the Aryan population.
What were the ‘three Ks’ promoted for women?
Kinder, Kuche, Kirche (Children, Kitchen, Church)
These principles encapsulated the Nazi ideals for women’s roles.
What was the impact on professional women under Nazi policies?
They were forced to give up their jobs
This included roles such as doctors, civil servants, and teachers.
What change occurred in 1937 regarding women’s employment?
The policy of forcing women out of jobs was reversed
This was due to the rearming of Germany and the need for labor.
What was the primary purpose of the education system under Nazi control?
To indoctrinate the Nazi ideals onto Germany’s youth
This included a focus on obedience, racial purity, and loyalty to Hitler.
What had to be approved by the Ministry of Education?
All textbooks
This ensured that only Nazi-approved content was taught in schools.
What became a standard text in German schools during the Nazi regime?
Mein Kampf
This book outlined Hitler’s ideology and political views.
What was required of school teachers in Nazi Germany?
To swear loyalty to Hitler and join the Nazi Teachers’ League
This was part of the effort to ensure that teachers promoted Nazi ideology.
