Policies to reduce unemployment (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Why did Hitler view unemployment as a political danger to Nazi control?
Why did Hitler view unemployment as a political danger to Nazi control?
Unemployed might support opposition parties
When did the National Labour Service (RAD) become compulsory?
When did the National Labour Service (RAD) become compulsory?
July 1935
How long did German men serve in the RAD and what age range was required?
How long did German men serve in the RAD and what age range was required?
6 months, aged 18-25
What was the reality of working conditions for RAD participants?
What was the reality of working conditions for RAD participants?
Demanding work & very low wages
Which type of work was NOT mentioned as part of RAD public works projects?
Which type of work was NOT mentioned as part of RAD public works projects?
Mining coal
How many kilometers of autobahns did the Nazi regime construct?
How many kilometers of autobahns did the Nazi regime construct?
7,000 kilometers
When did Hitler participate in the groundbreaking of the first autobahn?
When did Hitler participate in the groundbreaking of the first autobahn?
1933
What was Germany's armament spending by 1939?
What was Germany's armament spending by 1939?
Nearly 30 billion marks
How did rearmament industry wages compare to other Nazi employment schemes?
How did rearmament industry wages compare to other Nazi employment schemes?
Better wages than other schemes
What did official unemployment figures fall to by 1939 from 4.8 million in 1933?
What did official unemployment figures fall to by 1939 from 4.8 million in 1933?
0.3 million
Which group was excluded from Nazi unemployment statistics despite losing jobs?
Which group was excluded from Nazi unemployment statistics despite losing jobs?
Jewish people banned from professions