Social impact of the depression Flashcards
What happened to state benefits after the depression
You were only allowed them for a fixed period
What happened after you could not use the state benefits anymore
Had to apply to the local authorities for help
What was the issue with local benefits
Were less generous and means tested
Who got less benefits than others
Women got less than men and children less than adults
What were the 2 diseases that rose
Tuberculosis and rickets
What did most children now suffer from
Malnutrition
What happened to the suicide rate
It increased
What started appearing on the edges of major cities
Tent cities and shanty towns
What was the size of a typical meal after the depression
6 potatoes, 5 pieces of bread, 1 cabbage and a lump of lard
What increased amongst the youth due to the depression
Gang membership and committing crime
What happened to the overall rate of crime
It did not increase
What type of charges increased
Theft, disorders and assaults
What did the KPD do with the unemployed youth after the depression
Recruited the youth to cause trouble on the streets
What did the Nazis and SA do with the unemployed youth after the depression
Offered food, uniform, shelter and thrill of street battles
What did most youths do in relations to political violence
Most had little or no contact with any of the groups
What did the government try to set up to help the youth
Day centres, compulsory labour schemes and voluntary labour schemes
Why were compulsory labour schemes not popular
Unskilled manual labour for less than minimum wage
How do we know the compulsory labour schemes were unpopular
There was strikes against the pay in October 1930 and June 1932
What were voluntary labour schemes
Residential work camps for 6 months
What was the governments priority with the youth
Getting them off of the streets
What happened with females and work during the depression
Their proportion in the workforce increased
What idea about women did the right wingers promote
Should married women have the right to work
What was the ‘double earners’ law
Marries women who were civil servants could be dismissed if their economic circumstance was secure
When was the ‘double earners’ act passed
May 1932
How many women did the Reich postal service fire
1000
