Employment (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What major economic crisis was Germany still facing when the Nazis came to power in 1933?
What major economic crisis was Germany still facing when the Nazis came to power in 1933?
The Great Depression
What was one key economic approach the Nazis used to tackle unemployment after 1933?
What was one key economic approach the Nazis used to tackle unemployment after 1933?
Massive public investment
What age group had to complete compulsory service in the National Labour Service (RAD)?
What age group had to complete compulsory service in the National Labour Service (RAD)?
Men aged 18-25
When did the National Labour Service become compulsory for young German men?
When did the National Labour Service become compulsory for young German men?
July 1935
How were RAD workers compensated for their compulsory six-month service?
How were RAD workers compensated for their compulsory six-month service?
Very low pay
What position did Hjalmar Schacht hold from 1934 in the Nazi regime?
What position did Hjalmar Schacht hold from 1934 in the Nazi regime?
Minister for the Economy
Why did Hjalmar Schacht lose his position as Minister for the Economy in 1937?
Why did Hjalmar Schacht lose his position as Minister for the Economy in 1937?
Disagreement over rearmament spending
Which group was excluded from unemployment statistics despite being pressured to leave jobs?
Which group was excluded from unemployment statistics despite being pressured to leave jobs?
Women workers
What happened to political opponents who were sent to concentration camps?
What happened to political opponents who were sent to concentration camps?
Removed from all employment statistics
How many kilometres of autobahns did the Nazi government build to provide employment?
How many kilometres of autobahns did the Nazi government build to provide employment?
7,000 kilometres
What major international event in 1936 led to construction of sports facilities?
What major international event in 1936 led to construction of sports facilities?
Berlin Olympics
In what year was the New Plan implemented to make Germany more economically self-sufficient?
In what year was the New Plan implemented to make Germany more economically self-sufficient?
1934