2.4. Social Conditions Flashcards
How many homes were built between 1924-31?
2 million
What had happened to the homeless rate by 1928?
Fell by 60%
Give an example of a new housing development
Berlin-Blitz estate. Designed in a horseshoe shape.
What did Article 155 of the Weimar Constitution state?
The state must ‘strive to secure healthy healthy housing’
What did the 1927 Unemployment Insurance Law do?
Created a national employment placement office
Give 2 pieces of social welfare legislation other than the 1927 Unemployment Insurance Law
1924 public assistance programme
1925 reformed accident insurance programme
What was introduced in 1923 for WW1 soldiers?
Benefits
What industries could still sack pregnant women?
Agriculture and small businesses with under 3 employees
What wipes out the social welfare gains?
The Great Depression
What changed with regard to teacher training?
Had to be at university level
What types of schools were banned?
Private prep schools
How many schools abandoned corporal punishment?
200
Between 1919 and 1931, how many more women attended university?
17%
In what way did teaching change for boys and girls?
They were now educated the same
Between 1921 and 1927, how many fewer children were attending state elementary schools?
1/3
