Economic Policies

Question 1

Who was the Minister of economics during the Nazi economic policies?

Answer 1

Hialmar Schacht

The Minister of economics was Hialmar Schacht.

Question 2

What was the main challenge faced by Hialmar Schacht?

Answer 2

Dealing with a weak economy and 6 million unemployed

He had to deal with a weak economy and 6 million unemployed.

Question 3

What did Schacht do to boost the economy?

Answer 3

Increased government spending

Schacht increased government spending to boost the economy.

Question 4

What were some of the jobs creation schemes implemented?

Answer 4

1. Autobahn Building Schemes
2. Planting trees
3. Olympics stadiums (1936)
4. Hospitals and schools

There was a number of jobs creation schemes: 1. Autobahn Building Schemes 2. Planting trees 3. They held the Olympics which meant they had to build stadiums (1936) 4. They built a mass amount of hospitals and schools.

Question 5

What was the impact of finding work on supporting Hitler?

Answer 5

Those who found work were likely to support Hitler

Those who found work were likely to support Hitler.