ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Dictatorship in Europe: Dictatorship in Germany: How Successful was Hitler’s Domestic Policy
Successes of the Policy
- Hitler managed to reduce and eventually end unemployment in Germany
- Hitler also managed to rebuild infrastructure that had been destroyed during the first world war
- Germany soon became the largest producer of military machines in Europe
- Industries boomed in Germany during the first years of the Nazi policies especially those manufacturing war weapons
- Germany became independent from depending on agricultural imports
- Workers enjoyed the Strength through joy programme
- Marriage loans given to couples led to the increase in the population by 25 %
- The government was strong enough to enforce law and order in Germany
- Economic and political chaos disappeared
- Military training at an early age ensured that the Germans had a strong army that was invincible
- The Nazis were successful in creating a state based on their beliefs and doctrines
Failures
- For failures of Hitler’s Domestic Policy please click here
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