Social Developments 2

Question 1

How did employers react to the welfare state workers terms?

Answer 1

Employers Resistance

Question 2

What was Employers Resistance?

Answer 2

• employers lobbied the gov to protect their own interest
• persuaded 10 hour (rather than 8) working days

Question 3

How did employer’s resistance reflect society?

Answer 3

showed the extent of the social divide

Question 4

How did Lander governments react to the expansion of social welfare?

Answer 4

involved their own schemes for social improvement e.g., schools, hospitals, roads, and electricity supplies

Question 5

How did the army benefit from the Republic?

Answer 5

Army budget increased by 75% between 1924-28