Unit 4 - Social & Economic Policies Flashcards
When was membership compulsory for Hitler Youth?
1936
What was the main goal of Nazi economic policies in the 1930s?
To reduce unemployment, rebuild the economy, and prepare Germany for war through rearmament and public works programs.
How did the Nazis reduce unemployment?
By initiating public works programs like autobahn construction, rearmament, and conscription, which created jobs.
What was the German Labour Front (DAF)?
it replaced trade unions, controlling workers’ conditions, banning strikes, and ensuring workers were loyal to the Nazi regime
What was the goal of the Strength Through Joy (Kraft durch Freude) program?
To provide workers with leisure activities like holidays, concerts, and cheap cars (Volkswagens), encouraging loyalty to the regime
What was the Four-Year Plan, and who was in charge?
It was an economic plan aimed at making Germany ready for war by increasing armament production and reducing imports, led by Hermann Göring
How did the Nazis prepare Germany for war through economic policies?
By focusing on rearmament, increasing military production, and introducing conscription to expand the army
What was the impact of rearmament on unemployment in Nazi Germany?
Rearmament created jobs in factories and industries related to military production, significantly reducing unemployment.
How did conscription contribute to Nazi militarism?
Conscription, reintroduced in 1935, expanded the army and trained young men for war, helping build a militaristic society
What were the main youth organisations in Nazi Germany?
The Hitler Youth for boys and the League of German Girls (BDM) for girls, both aimed at indoctrinating children with Nazi ideolog
Why were youth movements important to Nazi policy?
Hitler believed that controlling and indoctrinating the youth would ensure the future of Nazi Germany by creating loyal, ideologically pure citizens
What was the curriculum focus in Nazi schools?
The curriculum focused on racial ideology, physical fitness, loyalty to Hitler, and preparation for boys to become soldiers and girls to become mothers
What role did Physical Education (PE) play in Nazi schools?
PE was emphasized to prepare boys for military service and ensure girls were fit for motherhood. Failing PE could result in expulsion
How were subjects like history and biology used to support Nazi ideology in schools?
History glorified the German past and vilified Jews and communists, while biology promoted racial purity and the superiority of the Aryan race
What was the role of women in Nazi Germany according to Nazi policies?
Women were encouraged to focus on motherhood and family life, contributing to the “Aryan race” by having large families
Q: What was the Mother’s Cross, and why was it awarded?
The Mother’s Cross was awarded to women who had many children, with bronze for five, silver for six or seven, and gold for eight or more children
How did Nazi policies restrict women’s roles in society?
Women were discouraged from working in professional jobs and were instead encouraged to focus on being mothers and homemakers.
What phrase summarised the ideal role of women in Nazi Germany?
“Kinder, Küche, Kirche” (Children, Kitchen, Church) – emphasizing that women’s primary duties were to raise children, manage the household, and uphold family values
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Rallies?
The Nuremberg Rallies were mass propaganda events used to demonstrate the power of the Nazi regime and to unify the German people under Nazi ideology
How did the Nuremberg Rallies contribute to Nazi control over Germany?
The rallies created a sense of awe and unity, promoting loyalty to Hitler and reinforcing the image of Nazi strength and national unity
