Topic 5: Nazi economic, social and racial policy

Question 1

Strength through joy (kdf)

Answer 1

This scheme gave workers rewards for their work - evening classes, theatre trips, picnics, and even very cheap or free holidays. The purpose of the KdF was to support the Führer and thank him and to keep everyone happy after abolishing the trade unions.

Question 2

The labour front (daf)

Answer 2

This was a Nazi organisation that replaced trade unions, which were banned. It set wages and nearly always followed the wishes of employers, rather than employees.

Question 3

beauty of labour

Answer 3

The job of this organisation was to help Germans see that work was good, and that everyone who could work should. It also encouraged factory owners to improve conditions for workers. The Beauty of Labour organisation improved conditions in some work places with improved canteens, toilets and sometimes even sports facilities.

Question 4

What was hitler youth?

Answer 4

from the age of 10 boys and girls were encouraged to join the Nazis’ youth organisation, Its aim was to prepare German boys to be future soldiers and women to be mothers

Question 5

When was hitler youth made compulsory?

Answer 5

1936

Question 6

What word refers to introducing ideology that may be bias or weighted

Answer 6

indoctrination

Question 7

What were the expectations for women in nazi germany?

Answer 7

They were expected to stay at home, look after the family and produce children in order to secure the future of the Aryan race.

Question 8

What progress had women made in society in weimar germany?

Answer 8

equal voting rights, an increase in women taking professional roles and independent leisure activities.