Einbürgerungstest · Study question

Ausländische Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer, die in den 50er und 60er Jahren von der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angeworben wurden, nannte man …

Foreign workers who were recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany in the 50s and 60s were called …

  1. Schwarzarbeiterinnen/Schwarzarbeiter.

    Illegal workers

  2. ✓ Correct answer

    Gastarbeiterinnen/Gastarbeiter.

    Guest workers

  3. Zeitarbeiterinnen/Zeitarbeiter.

    Temporary workers

  4. Schichtarbeiterinnen/Schichtarbeiter.

    Shift workers

Why this answer is correct

Gastarbeiter was the term used for workers recruited from abroad during West Germany's post-war labour shortage. Many later settled permanently with their families.

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