nazi germany

• Life in nazi germany
• The german Labour front

  When Hitler took power, he banned all trade unions on 2nd May 1933 because he felt that they were a threat, he then replaced it with the German Labour front DAF) to protect his workers rights All Workers had to join or they could not work
• Changes Introduced by the DAF

  1. Strike was made illegal, offenders would be sent to the concentration camps

  2. Workers could not leave a job without permissions

  3. worker Couldn't ask for higher wages

  4. Working hours were increased, 60+ hours a week
• The DAF

  Effectively took away the Freedom of the workers and their rights, it was a method of control
• Strength Through Joy KDF


  • Workers could go on holidays for cheap
  • The KDF even own their own cruise Ship
  • A ski trip cost one weeks wage
• Whilst over 10 million went on holidays most loved Worker's got to go on the best holidays
• A Saving Scheme of 6 marks a week to help people buy a Volkswagen (peoples car!)

  no cars were ever made as the Factories focused on management
• free evening classes were offered in cookery

  Cultural nights like plays, the theatre , Films were popular
• Beauty Of Labor campaigned to better facilities For workers

  For example better toilets, changing rooms, shower and canteens, Beauty Of Labar gave countries Financial aid to improve the buildings and safety For example reducing noise levels and Improving lighting in Factories
• the civil service act 1933 was a way of dismissing Certain groups of civil Servants
• Only allowed Propaganda to be printed and broadcasted
• By 1939 69% of newspapers were directly , owned by the Nazis
• the honour cross of the german mothers was a medal that was used to honour them For the amant of children that they had
• hitler controlled children by changing the curriculum, forced them to attend Hitler youth groups
• Albert speer was Adolf Hitler's personal architect
• the mormons moved west in order to Avoid conflict. Followed their leader