Nazi Social and Economic Policies Lesson starter 1

Nazi Social and Economic Policies Lesson starter: 1. What do you think Hitler and the Nazis did when in power that was popular amongst many German people? Make a list.

Today we will… • Describe the Nazi’s social and economic policies • Decide whether life improved in Nazi Germany

I can… • Make a decision about life improved under the Nazis • Justify my decision using evidence

Economic policies – those which affect the economy eg. Jobs and borrowing money Social Policies - those which affect the standard of living of the people

Economy

Which Nazi economic policies made Germans happy? • Held huge national events like the Berlin Olympics 1936 • Gave everybody a job and wage • A huge public works programme – building houses, hospitals and schools • Created the autobahn (motorway) creating 80, 000 jobs • Rearmed Germany – built up the army, built tanks, aeroplanes (Luftwaffe) etc

What did the Nazis do that made Germans happy? • The streets were safe and there was almost no crime • Youth organisations provided activities, uniforms and free trips

The German Labour Front (DAF) • This organisation controlled all work in Germany and put men into work (compulsory) • Workers had a wage and job security • They had long hours but regular breaks • But, Trade Unions were banned • In 1933 there were over 6 million unemployed • By 1939 unemployment was 0% • Many Germans were thankful for wages and job security after the Weimar years

German men in the DAF off to build the autobahn Propaganda publicised Hitler’s successes, like putting men into jobs >>

Social

KDF: Strength Through Joy • The Most popular Nazi organisation • Provided people with free leisure activities as a rewards for their hard work • Free concert tickets, day trips, holidays • By 1938, 10 million had gone on a KDF holiday • Two cruise liners built to take people on KDF holidays • It was the first time many German people had ever had such luxuries

Prora was part of a Kd. F scheme, a holiday camp at a German beach resort BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Holiday camp with a Nazi past

The Peoples’ Car • Workers were encouraged to buy savings stamps which they would collect and exchange for a Volkswagen Beetle • Again, a car was an amazing luxury to Germans after the misery of Weimar years

Women • Women were expected to enjoy the ‘Three Ks’ – Children, Church and Kitchen • Women had to leave their jobs but could work for the Nazi Woman’s League (voluntarily) or as a Hitler Youth Leader • Women were encouraged to have as many children as possible and win a Mother’s cross

• • • A Nazi woman did not… Wear makeup Go on diets Wear high heeled shoes Wear fashionable clothes or short skirts Have a career Disagree with her husband Cut her hair short or dye her hair Drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes Put her own needs above those of the Fatherland • Waste anything (i. e. good at sewing, using up leftovers etc. )

Presentation The motion for debate is; ‘The Nazis improved the lives of ordinary people between 1933 -39’ I agree/ disagree with the motion that The Nazis improved the lives of ordinary people between 1933 -39. I have come to this decision because… (you must use at least four pieces of evidence and fully explain each) Try to convince your listeners!

National 5 Extension +

Hitler’s Targets 1. Full employment 2. Autarky (Self sufficiency) Germany would not need to rely on any other country

Full employment Autarky • All men made to join the • German scientists tried army were not counted as to make oil from coal unemployed, reducing and rubber & petrol unemployment figure substitutes but were • Many Jews sacked from jobs unsuccessful – non Jews given their jobs • Many women sacked and jobs • Germany were never completely self given to men sufficient and relied on • Nazis stopped paying foreign imports Versailles reparations – more money to invest in Germany • This made their unemployment rate look better than it was

Task One Using everything you have learned in this unit, create a list of; Positives of Life under the Nazis Negatives of Life under the Nazis

Decision Making Exercise Name: I would choose to (pick one): Keep quiet and go along with the Nazis/ Stand up to the Nazi government Reasons to support my decision (6 marks): Reasons for rejecting the other decision (4 marks):