The impact of the GD on Germans

Question 1

How did the Great Depression impact Germans?

Answer 1

The Great Depression led to widespread hardship and suffering, with thousands of businesses shutting down, millions losing their jobs, and the government cutting unemployment benefits.

Question 2

What was the unemployment situation like for young people in Germany during the Great Depression?

Answer 2

In 1933, more than 50% of people aged 16 - 30 were unemployed, even those with a good level of education.

Question 3

How did factory workers fare during the Great Depression?

Answer 3

Four out of ten factory workers could not find a job, and they also suffered due to reduced unemployment benefits and high food prices.

Question 4

What challenges did farmers face during the Great Depression?

Answer 4

• Farmers had been struggling since the mid-1920s due to falling prices for their goods and many were in debt.
• The economic problems in rural areas increased support for the Nazis.

Question 5

How did the Great Depression affect businessmen in Germany?

Answer 5

Businessmen who managed to keep their businesses faced challenges as people had less money to spend on goods, partly due to high unemployment and government tax rises.