Nazi Economic, Social And Racial Policy Flashcards
What was the National Labour Service Corps (RAD)?
Compulsory service for all men aged 18-25 from 1935
In 1939, the RAD was extended to women as well.
What was one of the main purposes of the RAD?
To encourage the spirit of National Socialism and provide cheap labor
It also aimed to reduce unemployment.
How many kilometers of autobahns were built under the Nazi regime?
7,000 kilometers
This was part of the road building programs introduced by the Nazis.
What dubious methods did the Nazis use to reduce unemployment figures?
Dismissal of Jews and imprisonment of opponents in concentration camps
This manipulation significantly altered the unemployment statistics.
What was the number of male workers listed as unemployed by 1939?
35,000 out of a workforce of 25 million
This reflects the drastic decrease in unemployment due to various policies.
What was the size of the German army by 1939?
1,400,000 soldiers
This was an increase from 100,000 in 1933 due to reintroduction of conscription.
How much was spent on rearmament from 1933 to 1939?
Increased from 3.5 billion marks to 26 billion marks
This spending was a significant part of Nazi economic policy.
What organization replaced trade unions in Nazi Germany?
German Labour Front (DAF)
The DAF became the largest organization in Nazi Germany.
What were the benefits provided to workers by the DAF?
- Relatively high wages
- Job security
- Social and leisure programs
These benefits were part of the DAF’s efforts to represent both employers and workers.
What was the Volkswagen scheme?
A DAF initiative to help workers buy their own cars
However, no customers received cars as production shifted to military vehicles in 1939.
What was the Strength through Joy (KdF) programme?
A program to improve leisure time for German workers
It included concerts, sporting events, and holidays.
How many people went on KdF holidays in Germany in 1938?
About 10 million
This indicates the popularity and reach of the KdF program.
What was the ‘Beauty of Work’ programme?
A KdF initiative to improve working conditions
It organized the construction of canteens, swimming pools, and sports facilities.
What traditional view did the Nazis hold regarding women?
The ideal woman did not wear makeup, work, or engage in politics
This reflects the conservative gender roles promoted by the regime.
What law was introduced in 1933 to increase Germany’s birth rate?
Law for the Encouragement of Marriage
This law included incentives for families.
What was the Lebensborn programme?
A program to encourage unmarried women to bear children with ‘racially pure’ SS men
It aimed to increase the Aryan population.
What were the ‘three Ks’ promoted for women?
Kinder, Kuche, Kirche (Children, Kitchen, Church)
These principles encapsulated the Nazi ideals for women’s roles.
What was the impact on professional women under Nazi policies?
They were forced to give up their jobs
This included roles such as doctors, civil servants, and teachers.
What change occurred in 1937 regarding women’s employment?
The policy of forcing women out of jobs was reversed
This was due to the rearming of Germany and the need for labor.
What was the primary purpose of the education system under Nazi control?
To indoctrinate the Nazi ideals onto Germany’s youth
This included a focus on obedience, racial purity, and loyalty to Hitler.
What had to be approved by the Ministry of Education?
All textbooks
This ensured that only Nazi-approved content was taught in schools.
What became a standard text in German schools during the Nazi regime?
Mein Kampf
This book outlined Hitler’s ideology and political views.
What was required of school teachers in Nazi Germany?
To swear loyalty to Hitler and join the Nazi Teachers’ League
This was part of the effort to ensure that teachers promoted Nazi ideology.
By 1936, what percentage of teachers were members of the Nazi Party?
36 per cent
This reflects the infiltration of Nazi ideology into the educational system.
What was the ritual that students performed at the beginning and end of lessons?
Students saluted and said ‘Heil Hitler’
This reinforced loyalty to Hitler among the youth.
What percentage of school time was devoted to physical education?
15 per cent
Physical education was emphasized to promote a strong, healthy Aryan youth.
What themes were emphasized in the Nazi education system?
Germany’s past and the Aryan race
This was part of the broader effort to promote national pride and racial superiority.
What was the purpose of the Hitler Youth movement?
To control the spare time of the young and enforce Nazi ideals
This included teachings on obedience and racial purity.
What happened to all other youth organizations during the Nazi regime?
They were banned
This ensured that the Hitler Youth was the only organization influencing German youth.
By 1939, what was the status of membership in the Hitler Youth?
Membership was compulsory
This further solidified the Nazi influence on young people.
How many members were there in the Hitler Youth by 1939?
7 million members
This indicates the scale of Nazi youth indoctrination efforts.
How were non-Germans, particularly Jews, treated under the Nazi regime?
As second class citizens
This treatment was based on Nazi racial theories.
What ideology influenced Hitler’s theories regarding race?
Social Darwinism
This ideology justified the belief in racial superiority and the need for a pure Aryan race.
What did Nazis consider Jews and Slavs?
‘Subhumans’ (Untermenschen)
This dehumanization was used to justify discrimination and violence against these groups.
What was Hitler’s goal regarding the racial state?
To create a pure racial state through selective breeding and destroying the Jews
This reflects the extreme measures taken to achieve Nazi racial purity.
What anti-Semitic measure was taken in 1936 regarding Jewish teachers?
Jewish teachers were forbidden to give private tuition to German students
This was part of broader discriminatory policies against Jews.
What significant event occurred on 9-10 November 1938?
Kristallnacht
This event involved widespread violence against Jews and their properties.
What were the consequences of Kristallnacht for Jews?
About 100 Jews were killed, 20,000 sent to concentration camps, and 7,500 businesses destroyed
This event marked a significant escalation in anti-Jewish violence.
What financial penalty was imposed on Jews after Kristallnacht?
Jews were fined 1 billion Reichsmarks
This was a punitive measure that added to their suffering.
What was established in January 1939 regarding Jewish emigration?
The Reich Office for Jewish Emigration
This office was responsible for facilitating the forced emigration of Jews.
What happened to Jews in Germany starting from 30th April 1939?
They were evicted from their homes and forced into designated ghettos
This was part of the systematic segregation and persecution of Jews.
What item were Jews forced to hand in by September 1939?
Their radio sets
This was to prevent them from listening to foreign news and communication.
