2. Germany had over ______________ unemployed in 1933 due to the G______ D___________. Weimar’s democratic politicians had proved w _______ & i ________________. However Hitler promised S ____________. He promised to DEAL WITH THE DEPRESSION! He knew Germany would judge him on how he dealt with these crucial economic issues. He said: ‘History will judge me according to whether I have succeeded in PROVIDING WORK’ Hitler came to power in 1933 with 1 MAJOR PROMISE:... to provide ‘

3. THREE When Hitler came to power in 1933 he had THREE economic priorities 1.To reduce the huge unemployment rate of 6.1 million 2.To control the economy 3.To prepare the economy for war

6. INTRODUCTION One of the main reasons millions of Germans supported Hitler in the 1930’s was because he promised to deal with unemployment. Over 6 million Germans were unemployed by 1932/3 due to the Great depression. Hitler promised people ‘WORK & BREAD’ – Over 6 million Germans were unemployed by 1932/3 due to the Great depression. Hitler promised people ‘WORK & BREAD’ – By 1939 only 300,000 people were unemployed By 1939 only 300,000 people were unemployed How did Hitler do this? HOW DID HITLER REDUCEUNEMPLOYMENT?

7. 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. 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 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 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. 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. HOW DID HITLER REDUCEUNEMPLOYMENT?

8. 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. 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 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 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. 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. HOW DID HITLER REDUCEUNEMPLOYMENT?

9. The Nazis forced women to leave their employment for ___________ reasons. They believed the role of women was in the _______. They forced J______ people to leave jobs. They ___________________ women and Jews in the jobless figures reducing it substantially. U_____________ men would have benefited from the new jobs. IDEOLOGICAL HOME EWISH DID NOT INCLUDE NEMPLOYED

10. In ______ all males from __________ were forced to join the army. For at least ___years. The army grew from ________ to ____ million This cut over _______ ______ men from the unemployed 1935 18-35 2 100,0001.5 Million 1 million

11. Hitler wanted to prepare Germany for W___. He began to R__________ 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 AR EARM

12. Hitler liked to have everything ordered in Germany—The Hitler Youth, the SA. He also set about to organise the unemployed in a way which would benefit Germany. He formed the R.A.D (G______ L______ S________. All men aged between _______ had to spend __ months in the RAD. They built Germanys first ____________ (Autobahns) They planted new _________. They built __________and ________. The men were _______________ and lived in _______. They were paid ________ but had all their _____ provided. ERMAN ABOURERVICE 18 - 35 6 MOTORWAYS FORESTS HOSPITALSSCHOOLS UNIFORMED CAMPS POORLY FOOD

14. 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. 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! It was to be made easily available on a savings scheme. Millions saved for one BUT the money went into weapons instead! 2 huge cruise ships were built. They offered low cost tours to the Canary islands for the best Nazi workers They offered low cost tours to the Canary islands for the best Nazi workers 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. Hitler’s new autobahns helped make travel easier. 3 week tours of Italy were also available to the best workers. (KDF)STRENGTH THROUGH JOY The KDF even had its own touring band. Millions saw plays musicals and operas for the 1st time! Over 7 million took part in KDF Sports matches!

16. Hitler wanted to control every area of peoples lives. This included their ___________time. The Nazis calculated that the average German had about ____ hours free for leisure every day! This equalled ________ per year!The Nazis calculated that the average German had about ____ hours free for leisure every day! This equalled ________ per year! Hitler had a special organisation called KDF _____ ______________ 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. LEISURE 10 3740 hours STRENGTH THROUGH JOY

17. ________ or _______ holidays in the Alps were cheap and affordable. (about 1 weeks wages) ________ or _______ holidays in the Alps were cheap and affordable. (about 1 weeks wages) Hitler’s new __________ helped make travel easier. Hitler’s new __________ helped make travel easier. 3 week tours of _____ were also available to the best workers.3 week tours of _____ were also available to the best workers. SKIINGWALKING AUTOBAHNS ITALY

18. ___ huge cruise ships were built. ___ huge cruise ships were built. They offered low cost tours to the _____ islands for the best Nazi workers They offered low cost tours to the _____ islands for the best Nazi workers 2 CANARY

19. Over ___million took part in KDF Sports matches! MASON 7

20. The KDF even had its own _____ ________ Millions saw plays musicals and operas for the 1st time! TOURING BAND

21. The Volkswagen Beetle was the _______ carThe Volkswagen Beetle was the _______ car This was intended for German workers.This was intended for German workers. It was to be made easily available on a ______ scheme. Millions saved for one BUT the money went into ______ instead! It was to be made easily available on a ______ scheme. Millions saved for one BUT the money went into ______ instead! PEOPLES SAVINGS WEAPONS

22. What were the 2 Economic policies followed under the Nazis? Were they successful?

23. There were ____ Stages to Nazi Economic policy In 19__ Hitler appointed Hjalmar S_______, a respected economist, as President of the Reichsbank, and later made him Minister for E_______________ Schacht brought in the New Plan to improve the German economy. - W__________________________ was cut - The amount of ________________ into the country was cut - T_____________________ were made with other countries - The government focused spending on __Rearmament______ Under Schacht’s guidance the German economy R_______________. However, by 1936 Hitler was keen to prepare for W_______ Schacht _______________ this as he believed it would _____________________ He was increasingly i______________ by Hitler and finally r_________________. SUCCESS? 2 SCHACHT’S NEW PLAN 1933-1936 chacht 33 conomics elfare spending Goods imported rade agreements ecovered ar opposed Harm the economy gnored esigned Yes—to a degree— Schacht cautiously helped the German economy grow by careful management. HOWEVER, this did not fit in with Hitler’s long term goal of war

24. BY 19___ HITLER WANTED TO PREPARE GERMANY FOR W___. He appointed Hermann G____________ to take over economic policy. He brought in a ____________________. This aimed to get Germany ready for war in four years by achieving ‘A________ i.e. self-sufficiency. (Remember the Blockades in World war 1—The Nazis deeply feared a repeat) - New ________________ were built - Industry was placed under ___________________________ - T________ set for the production of essential materials, such as O___, R__________ & S_________ - Industries encouraged to develop s__________for raw materials e.g. nylon - Targets were set to increase _________________ HOWEVER, by 1939 Germany was still importing over ______ of the natural resources needed for its economy. It was becoming clear that the only way that Germany could become self-sufficient would be to ______________ & gain access to their resources. SUCCESS? GORINGS FOUR YEAR PLAN 1936-1939 Not really— Germany was reliant on ________________ (getting factories to make weapons for war) It was not a long term solution for economic growth. The targets set were __________ especially for A____________. Only _______ of resources could be produced this way which was a failure. 36AR ORING FOUR YEAR PLAN UTARKY FACTORIES STRICT GOVERNMENT CONTROL ARGETS IL UBBER TEEL ubstitutes Food production 1/3rd CONQUER OTHER COUNTRIES REARMAMENT NEVER METUTARKY1/3rd

25. . Give two ways in which the lives of German workers were affected by Nazi economic policies between 1933 and 1939 (2). Give two ways in which the Nazis reduced unemployment in Germany between 1933 and 1939 (2). How did the Nazis try to reduce unemployment in Germany between 1933 and 1936? (5). How did life change for workers in Germany between 1933 and 1939? (6). Explain how the Nazis tried to change the German economy and the lives of workers between 1933 and 1939. In your answer refer to the bullet points and use other relevant knowledge. (12)  actions to reduce unemployment  the lives of workers

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

28. 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.

29. 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

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

31. INTRODUCTION One of the main reasons millions of Germans supported Hitler in the 1930’s was because he promised to deal with unemployment. Over 6 million Germans were unemployed by 1932/3 due to the Great depression. Hitler promised people ‘WORK & BREAD’ – Over 6 million Germans were unemployed by 1932/3 due to the Great depression. Hitler promised people ‘WORK & BREAD’ – By 1939 only 300,000 people were unemployed By 1939 only 300,000 people were unemployed How did Hitler do this? HOW DID HITLER REDUCEUNEMPLOYMENT?