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How did the Nazis control the Economy?

How did the Nazis control the Economy?. GCSE. Hitler's THREE Economic Priorities. GCSE. When Hitler came to power in 1933 he had THREE economic priorities. To reduce the huge unemployment rate of 6.1 million. To control the economy. To prepare the economy for war. How did the Nazis

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How did the Nazis control the Economy?

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  1. How did the Nazis control the Economy? GCSE

  2. Hitler's THREE Economic Priorities GCSE When Hitler came to power in 1933 he had THREE economic priorities • To reduce the huge unemployment rate • of 6.1 million • To control the economy • To prepare the economy for war

  3. How did the Nazis reduce unemployment? GCSE

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  5. The Nazis forced many women to leave their employment for ideological reasons. They believed the role of women was in the home. They also forced Jewish people to leave their jobs. They did not count women and Jews in the jobless figures reducing it substantially. Men would have benefited from the new jobs. Women & Jews removed GCSE

  6. In 1935 all males from 18-35 were forced to join the army. For at least two years. The army grew from 100,000 to 1.5million This cut over 1 million men from the unemployed CONSCRIPTION GCSE

  7. Hitler wanted to prepare Germany for war. He began to REARM producing Guns, tanks, ships and planes. Hitler wanted Germany to be a great power again and to reverse Versailles. Producing these would provide huge orders for German factories and work for millions. However it was hugely expensive for Germany REARM GERMANY GCSE

  8. Hitler set about to organise the unemployed in a way which would benefit Germany. He formed the RAD • All men aged between 18-25 had to spend 6 months in the RAD. • They built Germanys first MOTORWAYS (Autobahns) • They planted new forests. • They built hospitals and schools. • The men were uniformed and lived in camps. • They were paid very little but had all their meals provided. RAD (NATIONAL LABOUR SERVICE) GCSE

  9. Key Exam Question GCSE Were Hitler's economic policies a success or a failure?

  10. Hitlers Economic Policies. Success or Failure? Failure Success • Unemployment fell from 6 million in 1932 to 0.4 mill in 1939! A massive success. • His RAD work schemes were very successful - reduced unemployment, popular with the public, taught men new skills and led to major public improvements • Autobahns, Land reclamation and new forests. • Working conditions were improved with Strength through Joy. Workers had new sports clubs & holidays. • Unemployment did fall BUT Hitler removed Women and Jews from the workforce - these were not counted in unemployment figures • The RAD was successful BUT it kept men in low paid controlled employment. • The Autobahns too were successful BUT they were intended for war - They could be used to transport troops quickly to war zones. • Working conditions did improve BUT mostly only for Nazi party members

  11. Hitlers Economic Policies. Success or Failure? Failure Success e) Consumer goods became popular and industry grew f) Germany was stronger and more self sufficient. Its army was only being built up to that of a European power? e) The VW Beetle was never delivered to a German citizen as production went into the war.  f) Germany did experience industrial growth BUT it was a lot to do with REARMAMENT -and preparing for war g) Germany was NOT self sufficient by 1939 - It still imported 1/3rd of its raw materials.

  12. CREATIVE TASK • PRODUCE A POSTER FOR THE KDF ORGANISATION • It should attract workers to join • It should show what the organisation believes and what it provides • It should have information as well as including pictures and titles GCSE

  13. (KDF) STRENGTH THROUGH JOY GCSE

  14. What was Strength Through Joy? GCSE

  15. What was Strength Through Joy? GCSE • Hitler wanted to control every area of peoples lives. This included their leisure time. • The Nazis calculated that the average German had about 10 hours free for leisure every day! This equalled 3740 per year! • Hitler had a special organisation called KDF Strength through Joy • It was led by Dr Robert Ley. • It was responsible for organising German peoples leisure activities. • He organised a huge programme of activities and rewards to fill peoples time and make them better Nazis. Background

  16. GCSE • Skiing or walking holidays in the Alps were cheap and affordable. (about 1 weeks wages) • Hitler’s new autobahns helped make travel easier. 3 week tours of Italy were also available to the best workers. Holidays

  17. GCSE • 2 huge cruise ships were built. • They offered low cost tours to the Canary islands for the best Nazi workers Cruises

  18. GCSE • The Volkswagen Beetle was the Peoples car • This was intended to be for German workers. • It was to be made easily available on a savings scheme. Millions saved for one BUT the money went into weapons instead! VW Beatle

  19. Over 7 million took part in KDF Sports matches! Sports GCSE The KDF even had its own touring band. Millions saw plays musicals and operas for the 1st time! Musical concerts

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