Summary 3 - Social and cutural developments 1924-1928 - Social welfare reform Flashcards

1
Q

When was the public assistance system (help to the poor and destitute) modernised?

A

1924

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In which year was a national unemployment insurance system introduced?

A

1927

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3
Q

How many disabled war veterans was the state supporting?

A

800,000

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4
Q

How was the amount of people claiming welfare off the state controlled?

A

Means tests were tightened up and snoopers were used to make sure claimants were not cheating the system

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How did those who were claiming benefits feel about the tighter restrictions?

A

They felt they were being humiliated and insulted by the welfare system which then undermined there support for the Weimar Republic

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