History: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
What does the term 'Proletarianisation' signify in the context of Weimar Germany?
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What does the term 'Proletarianisation' signify in the context of Weimar Germany?
- A.The rise of wealthy industrialists.
- B.The fear of being reduced to the working class or the unemployed.Correct answer
- C.The mass migration of peasants to urban factories.
- D.The nationalization of private property by the state.
Solution
During the Great Depression, the middle classes, especially salaried employees and small businessmen, saw their savings vanish and feared proletarianisation—an anxiety of being reduced to the ranks of the working class or, worse, the unemployed.
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