Living standards Flashcards
By how much did wages for industrial workers rise?
By around 1% per year
What did the ‘Strength Through Joy’ programme provide?
It gave loans, medical care and extra food for ‘suitable’ mothers. Other workers took advantage of subsidised holidays and could save up for a Volkswagen car.
Why did wages rise for industrial workers?
Because they were working longer hours - in reality these jobs were badly paid.
Were living standards rising or falling during this period?
Falling - more workers than ever were eating rye bread and potatoes.
What did workers complain about?
Poor housing and low wages
As a result of the low standard of living, what were regular occurrences?
Strikes, indiscipline and absenteeism.
What did income for farmers change by?
It increased by 41%
When did wages for farmers recover to their 1929 level?
1937
Did the demand for farm products increase or decrease?
Increased
What did agriculture remain dependent on?
Imports
What did agriculture suffer as a result of?
Workers moving to cities
What law was passed in 1933?
The Reich Entail Farm Law, which meant more efficient agriculture was held back as farmers could not borrow money to expand or modernise.
What did small businesses benefit from?
Being sub-contractors for arm companies, and being able to buy Jewish rivals’ companies cheaply as part of the ‘Aryanisation’ programme.
What did the middle class resent?
Higher taxes, compulsory donations and shortages of raw materials and labour.
When was the Aktion T4 campaign launched?
1939
