4. Social Welfare Reforms of the Golden Years Flashcards
Social Welfare meaning
Organised service for disadvantaged people
Fundamental rights of German people during golden years
Incredibly fair and could only be removed by authority of law
Fundamental right of German people during golden years about men and women
“Men and women have the same fundamental civil rights”
Fundamental right of German people during golden years about views and opinions
“Every German has the right to express his opinions freely”
Fundamental right of German people during golden years about religion
“Full religious freedom”
In 1926, how many disabled war veterans, war widows and war orphans were supported by the Weimar Welfare State?
Over 2 million
How did workers benefit from the Weimar Welfare State?
Hourly wages rose every year from 1924 to 1930
What system was introduced in 1925 as a part of the Weimar Welfare State to help those injured at work?
1925 state accident system
What schemes were introduced by the Weimar Welfare State to help elderly people?
Pensions and sickness benefit schemes
How did the general public benefit by the Weimar Welfare State?
Government funded building of local parks, schools, sports facilities and council houses
Living standards improved
What was introduced in 1927 by the Weimar Welfare State which aided 17 million unemployed Germans?
Compulsory unemployment insurance
Problem of Weimar Welfare State: money
Lots of money needed meaning Germany’s debts would increase, making it harder to pay ToV reparations
Problem of Weimar Welfare State: unemployment
Unemployment increased
Problem of Weimar Welfare State: certain people
Some individuals tried to take advantage of state
1924 Public Assistance System
Provided help to poor and destitute
