Hitler’s Nazi Germany: Aims and Results of Policies

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to Hitler’s policies and their socio-economic impacts in Nazi Germany.

Wehrwirtschaft

A term that refers to a war economy, characterized by autarky and a managed cartel-based economy.

Autarky

An economic policy aimed at self-sufficiency, reducing dependency on foreign imports.

Reich Labor Service

A labor service implemented by the Nazi regime to provide work for unemployed citizens.

Nazi-Soviet Pact

A treaty signed in 1939 between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, allowing for mutual cooperation and division of territories.

Four Year Plan

A series of economic measures introduced by Hermann Göring in 1936 aimed at preparing Germany for war.

Lebensborn

A program initiated by the Nazis to encourage Aryan women to bear children for the state.

Final Solution

Nazi Germany's plan for the systematic extermination of the Jewish people during the Holocaust.

Nuremberg Laws

Racial laws implemented in 1935 that prohibited marriage between Aryans and non-Aryans.

Kristallnacht

A coordinated attack on Jewish people and property in Germany on November 9-10, 1938, often referred to as the 'Night of Broken Glass'.

Confessional Church

A Protestant church that opposed the Nazi regime and sought to maintain the independence of the church from state control.

Strength through Joy

A propaganda program aimed at promoting Nazi ideology through leisure and culture, targeting the working class.

Volksgemeinschaft

The 'People's Community' concept used by the Nazis to promote national unity based on race.

German Labor Front (DAF)

A state-controlled labor organization established by the Nazis to replace trade unions.

Euthanasia program

A systematic killing program initiated by the Nazis targeting individuals with disabilities or genetic disorders.

Volksgenossen

A term used by the Nazis to refer to 'racially pure' German citizens.

Blut und Boden

A phrase meaning 'Blood and Soil,' emphasizing the connection between the German people and their land.