Robert Ley

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Robert Ley born?February 15, 1890, in Niederbreidenbach, Rhine Province, German Empire
2. When did Robert Ley die?October 25, 1945, by suicide in Nuremberg, Germany, while awaiting trial
3. What is the education?Doctorate in chemistry
4. What was Robert Ley's job in the German government?He was the leader of the German Labour Front, a big organization that managed workers and organized their work life.
5. Why did Robert Ley help create the Volkswagen?He wanted a car that ordinary workers could buy, to make life better and support the country.

German Labour Front (DAF): A state-controlled organization that replaced all trade unions in Nazi Germany, controlling labor and leisure.
Reichsorganisationsleiter: The national organizational leader of the Nazi Party, responsible for its structure and operations.
Strength Through Joy (Kraft durch Freude): A Nazi social welfare program offering subsidized leisure activities to German workers to ensure loyalty and productivity.
Volkswagen: Literally 'people's car,' a project initiated under the Nazi regime to create an affordable automobile for the German populace.