30 Questions
Which country did the Nazi war economy combine free markets with central planning?
Germany
What did the Nazi government offer to leading German business interests in exchange for their support?
All of the above
Which group of people were used as slave labor by Nazi Germany during World War II?
Prisoners and concentration camp inmates
Which German corporations used slave laborers in the occupied territories during World War II?
All of the above
What was the unemployment rate in Germany at the time the Nazis came to power?
Close to 30%
Who did Hitler appoint as President of the Reichsbank and Minister of Economics in 1933?
Hjalmar Schacht
What was the main economic priority of the Nazi government?
Rearming and rebuilding Germany's military
What type of bills were used to finance capital projects in Germany during the Nazi regime?
Mefo bills
What did the Nazi government do to conceal rearmament in Germany?
All of the above
What did the Nazi government introduce to keep inflation in check?
Price controls
Which event had a significant impact on Germany's economy and led to a rise in unemployment?
The Wall Street Crash of 1929
What policies did Adolf Hitler introduce to improve Germany's economy?
Privatization of state-owned industries
What was the main goal of Germany's economic policies under Adolf Hitler?
To achieve autarky
What was the impact of Hitler's economic policies on weekly earnings?
Weekly earnings increased
What consumer goods were rationed in Germany due to reduced foreign trade?
Poultry, fruit, and clothing
What did the Nazis believe should be the purpose of a country's economy?
To enable war and expansion
What did the Nazis prioritize in terms of investment during their time in power?
Military rearmament
How did the Nazis expect to cover their debt incurred from military rearmament?
Through deficit financing
What did the Nazis hope to achieve by plundering the wealth of conquered nations?
To fund military rearmament
What term has been used to describe the Nazi economy by scholars?
Dirigiste
During the Nazi regime, Germany's military spending as a percentage of national income reached its highest point in which year?
1944
Which international organization did Germany withdraw from in October 1933 due to its rearmament plans?
League of Nations
What was the primary focus of the German national economy during the Nazi regime?
Military production
What was the total revenue of the German government between 1933 and 1939?
62 billion ℛ︁ℳ︁
What was the figure approved by Schacht to be spent on military buildup over eight years?
35 billion ℛ︁ℳ︁
What did Hitler claim Germany was engaged in when asked about the enormous military buildup?
Essential maintenance and renewal expenditure
What did the Nazis encourage the development of as replacements for materials like oil and textiles?
Synthetic alternatives
What was the expected means of repaying the rising national debt caused by the military buildup?
Territorial expansion
What was the primary reason for Germany's withdrawal from the Geneva disarmament talks?
Fear of immediate war with France
What was the maximum number of battleships allowed by the Treaty of Versailles?
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Quiz: The Economic Policies of Adolf Hitler in Germany Test your knowledge on the economic policies implemented by Adolf Hitler during his time as Chancellor of Germany. Explore topics such as privatization, import tariffs, and autarky, and understand their impact on the country's economy during the Great Depression.
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