employment and living standards

• What was the main goal of Autarky in Nazi Germany?

  To make Germany self-sufficient
• Why did Autarky fail in Nazi Germany?

  There were more imports than exports
• What was the 'New Plan' in Nazi Germany?

  A plan from 1931-37 to create jobs and boost prestige
• What was the employment situation in Germany by 1936?

  There were virtually no unemployed individuals
• How was full employment achieved in Nazi Germany?

  Through work creation projects focused on infrastructure
• What is meant by 'invisible unemployment' in Nazi Germany?

  Unemployed individuals forced into work schemes for appearances
• What was the average weekly wage in Germany in 1933?

  80 marks
• What was the average weekly wage in Germany in 1939?

  200 marks
• How did the cost of living affect workers' wages in Nazi Germany?

  The rise in cost of living cancelled out wage increases
• What improvements were made to working conditions in Nazi Germany?

  Better working conditions included hot meals and more ventilation
• How did average working hours change from 1933 to 1939?

  Increased from 43 hours to 47 hours per week
• What was the purpose of the Strength Through Joy program?

  To reward the best workers with leisure activities
• What was a significant drawback of the Strength Through Joy program?

  Few workers benefited from the leisure opportunities
• What happened to the cars produced under the Volkswagen program?

  All vehicles were used by the military
• How did the Nazis impact women, farmers, and businesses in Germany?

  • Women: Some resented losing jobs and being forced to work with large families.
  • Farmers: Benefited from rising food prices and cheap labor from the Labour Service.
  • Businesses: Some benefitted from the closure of Jewish businesses and no trade union issues.
• How did the Nazis support farmers in Germany?

  By protecting food prices and providing cheap labor
• What was the effect of the policy of Autarky on businesses in Nazi Germany?

  Encouraged people to buy German goods only
• How did government investment in heavy industry affect employment?

  It helped provide jobs for workers