germany: under the nazis Flashcards
How much unemployment was there in Germany in 1933?
Almost 6 million.
How much unemployment was there in Germany by 1939?
Virtually zero (invisible unemployment!).
When was the New Plan replaced by the Four Year Plan?
1936.
What did the Four Year Plan intend to make Germany?
Self-sufficient by 1940.
What was the National Labour Service?
A public work scheme which employed workers to build autobahns, railways and houses and they were paid for by the government.
When did rearmament secretly start?
1922.
What jobs were created due to rearmament?
Manufacturing weapons and army uniforms jobs.
When was conscription introduced?
1935.
What was the Reich Entailed Farm Law?
When farming communities were helped with guaranteed food prices and the right to keep their land.
Why were big businesses pleased with the nazis?
The Nazis were getting rid of the communist threats while the businesses benefitted from the new government spending.
Who were excluded from the prosperity?
Nazi opponents.
When was rationing started?
1939.
In what year was Germany’s economy totally directed towards war production?
1942.
Bombing of which 2 cities was intended to break German morale?
Berlin and Dresden.
How many Germans died during the raids?
Half a million.
How many Germans became homeless during the raids?
7.5 million.
