Summary 8 - The DAF (The German labour Front) Flashcards
When was the DAF established?
The DAF was established in May 1936.
What was the purpose of the DAF?
The purpose of the DAF was to win workers over to the idea of Volksgemeinschaft and increase production.
How large was the DAF?
The DAF became the largest organisation in Germany.
Why was the DAF not a trade union?
The DAF was not a trade union as it played no part in wage negotiations and had no influence over government policy.
What did the DAF use to spread Nazi ideas?
The DAF used propaganda to spread Nazi ideas.
Give one way in which the DAF tried tom increase the production of workers?
Training courses were provided to increase the productivity of workers.
Give examples of organisations and firms that were part of the DAF business empire?
The DAF built a business empire that included banks, housing associations and the VW car plant.
Give one way in which the Nazis encouraged people to work as hard as they could?
The Nazis tried to promote the idea that the reward for work should be about serving the community rather than personal gain.