Chapter 6 - Social and cultural developments in Germany Flashcards
What was the Public assistance system, 1924?
The law that provided help to the poor and destitute was modernised
What was the state accident insurance system, 1925?
This introduced Bismarck to help those injured at work and was extended to help all occupational diseases
What was the National unemployment system, 1927?
This was introduced to provide benefits for the unemployed, financed by contributions from workers and employers
How many war veterans was the state supporting?
800,000
How many war widows was the state supporting?
360,000
How many war orphans was the state supporting?
90,000
Why was there undermined support from war veterans towards the Republic?
Means tests were tightened up which meant there were increasing delays in paying benefits
By 1925, how much of the German workforce were women?
36%
By 1933, how many women were teachers and doctors?
T = 100,000 D = 3000
Why were married women with paid jobs attacked?
They were called ‘double-earners’ and were blamed for male unemployment
By 1930, how many abortions were estimated a year?
1 million
How many deaths were estimated from abortions in 1930?
10-12,000
How many women were elected to the Reichstag in 1919?
41
What was the main educational reform in the Weimar Period?
Introduction of Elementary schools which all children would attend for the first four years of their education
When was the Social Democratic Youth movement found?
1925
