what was it like being a worker in nazi germany Flashcards
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What was the DAF in Nazi Germany?
The German Labour Front (DAF) replaced trade unions and controlled workers and employers. It banned strikes and set wages.
What was the main purpose of the DAF?
To ensure workers served the interests of the Nazi state, not their own rights or conditions.
What did the Nazis ban in 1933 that affected workers?
Free trade unions were banned and replaced by the DAF.
What was “Strength Through Joy” (KdF)?
A Nazi scheme to control workers’ leisure time and reward loyalty with holidays, theatre trips, and cruises with cheap costs
: What was the purpose of the KdF (Strength Through Joy)?
To keep workers happy, loyal, and productive under Nazi control.
What was “Beauty of Labour” (SdA)?
A branch of the DAF that improved working conditions, such as better lighting and cleanliness.
Did Nazi Germany achieve full employment?
Officially yes, unemployment dropped to almost zero by 1939, but Jews and women were excluded from statistics.
Were wages in Nazi Germany good for workers?
Wages rose slightly, but prices rose more, so real income for workers often stayed the same or worsened.
Could workers strike or negotiate better conditions under the Nazis?
No. Strikes were banned and workers had no real voice under the DAF.
How did rearmament affect workers?
It created jobs in factories and boosted employment, especially in industries like steel, coal, and weapons.
What role did the Volkswagen Scheme play in worker policy?
Workers paid into a scheme to eventually buy a Volkswagen Beetle, but most never received the car.
