Hitler and the Economy (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
In what year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
1933
What was the peak unemployment rate in Germany in 1932?
What was the peak unemployment rate in Germany in 1932?
Nearly 30%
Which major infrastructure project created thousands of jobs under the Nazi regime?
Which major infrastructure project created thousands of jobs under the Nazi regime?
Autobahn construction
How were Nazi infrastructure projects funded?
How were Nazi infrastructure projects funded?
Deficit spending
Which treaty did Germany violate through its rearmament program?
Which treaty did Germany violate through its rearmament program?
Treaty of Versailles
When was the Four-Year Plan introduced?
When was the Four-Year Plan introduced?
1936
Who led the Four-Year Plan?
Who led the Four-Year Plan?
Hermann Göring
What was the main aim of the Four-Year Plan?
What was the main aim of the Four-Year Plan?
Self-sufficiency & war readiness
What did the German Labour Front (DAF) replace?
What did the German Labour Front (DAF) replace?
Independent trade unions
What was the purpose of Strength Through Joy (Kraft durch Freude)?
What was the purpose of Strength Through Joy (Kraft durch Freude)?
Affordable leisure activities
What was the name of the synthetic rubber developed under the Four-Year Plan?
What was the name of the synthetic rubber developed under the Four-Year Plan?
Buna
What does autarky refer to in Nazi economic policy?
What does autarky refer to in Nazi economic policy?
Economic self-sufficiency