Standard of living

• What was the effect of the fall in unemployment on people's standard of living?

  It allowed more people to benefit from a regular income, increasing their standard of living.
• How did wages of German workers change between 1936 and 1939?

  Wages increased by 9% in 1936 and 20% in 1939.
• What was the impact of rising prices on the standard of living in Germany during this period?

  It caused variations in the standard of living, with some benefitting much more than others.
• What was the average length of the working week in Germany in 1933?

  43 hours
• How did the average length of the working week change by 1939?

  It increased to 49 hours.
• What was the purpose of the Labour Front (DAF)?

  To replace trade unions and set out the rights of workers and their minimum pay levels.
• What limitation did the Labour Front (DAF) have regarding workers' pay and conditions?

  It did not have the power to negotiate improvements in pay and conditions for workers.
• When was Strength through Joy (KdF) created?

  In 1933
• What was one of the main activities provided by Strength through Joy (KdF)?


  Leisure activities such as films and sports events.
• What was the theoretical benefit of saving 5 marks a week in KdF?

  To buy a new Volkswagen car.
• How many members did KdF have by 1936?

  35 million members
• What was the purpose of Beauty of Labour (SdA)?

  To campaign for better work facilities for workers.
• What was a significant expectation placed on workers by the Beauty of Labour (SdA)?

  Workers were expected to do improvement work for no extra pay.