Change in living standards under Nazis Flashcards
where was there a sharp contrast between the living conditions if differently classed Germans?
the ‘pure Germans’ were treated far differently to the ‘undesirables’
what was Aktion T4?
in August 1939, all doctors had to report disabled babies and children under the age of 3
in October 1939, all parents sent their disabled kids to specialist clinics where they were killed by euthanasia
Aktion T4 was extended to the elderly, mentally ill and chronically ill
how many were killed by Aktion T4?
70,000
what defined an asocial?
those who:
- failed to pay their rent
- failed to keep their job
- alcoholics
where were asocials sent?
to be reeducated at Hashude
what were improvements to living standards for the ordinary worker?
- unemployment dropped
- wages rose
- ‘strength through joy’ programme gave loans, medical care and extra vitamins for mothers
what were issues for the living standards for the ordinary worker?
- wages were regulated so that people didnt spend too much money during wartime
- programmes such as the ‘Volkswagen’ never materialised as people saved up money only for there not to be enough cars produced
what was the NSV and when was it set up?
Nationalist Socialist People’s Welfare
in 1933
what were the aims of the NSV?
- create a healthy nation
- indoctrinate its population
how did the Nazis get control over children at a young age?
the Mother and Child programmes
creches and kindergartens (10,800)
how was the NSV responsible for housing?
500,000 block wardens who were responsible for 30-60 households each
what was the Winter Aid programme?
provided:
- food
- clothing
- soup kitchens
Nazis donated 2 million RM
Hitler urged Germans to donate
what did Germans think of the NSV?
they felt as if NSV officials were just Nazi snoopers hoping to catch people breaking regulations
