Social Impact of the Nazi State in 1945

Social Impact of the Nazi State in 1945

1.  Question – What was the Volkswagen scheme and what was the pay?

Answer – Workers paid 5 marks a week towards buying a car. -No cars bought by 1939. -Money went towards rearmament. -NOT refunded to workers.

2.  Question – Who were better off due to these new changes?

Answer – More jobs, most men in work. -Average weekly wages rose form 86 marks (1932) to 109 marks (1939). -Beauty of Labour – better conditions. -Strength through Joy – better leisure activites for workers.

3.  Question – Who were worse off due to these new changes?

Answer – Few rights – trade unions abolished. -Cost of living rose, which cancelled out wage increase. -Average working hours increased from 43 hours per week (1933) to 47 (1939(. -Few workers could afford the best activities and holidays provided by KdF.

4.  Question – What was the impact for women due to these new changes?

Answer – Some wanted to work. -Others were happy to stay at home and have children.

5.  Question – What was the impact for farmers due to these new changes?

Answer – Benefited from rising food prices. -Some had help from the Labour Service. -Others lost workers to the army and factories.

 

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