How Successful Were Hitlers Economic Policies 1933-45

Question 1

Describe the advantages of the situation with the Great Depression?

Answer 1

It was easing and the beginnings of German economic recovery could be detected

Question 2

When did reparations officially stop?

Answer 2

1932

Question 3

What were the advantages of the Reichmark currency?

Answer 3

It was no longer tied to the gold standard so the government could interject more money into the economy

Question 4

Whose plans was Hitler able to build up on and what was his aim?

Answer 4

Vin Schleicher - aim was to create work by building homes and roads and improving agriculture

Question 5

What service was created in 1932 which helped to set up work for the unemployed?

Answer 5

The Voluntary Reich Labour Service

Question 6

How many men had the Voluntary Reich Labour service enrolled for short term agricultural jobs by 1932?

Answer 6

300,000 men

Question 7

One economic problem in Hitlers January 1933 Government based on the economy?

Answer 7

Virtually bankrupt and unemployment rate was over 6 million