1890-1933 part 3 Flashcards
(31 cards)
What was President Hindenberg’s position during WWI?
He was a German general
When was Stresemann briefly chancellor?
In 1923
What period of time was Hindenberg president?-(Hint Golden years?)
The stresemann years 1924-29
How did Stresemann battle Hyperinflation?
-Stopped printing money
-Temporarily introduced new currency (Rentenmark)
-In 1924 Reichsmark helped stabilize economy
How did Stresemann get the French and Belgian troops to leave the Ruhr?
Negotiated their removal by agreeing to restart the reparation payments -unpopular among Germans
How did Stresemann help economic recovery?
-Arranged USA to lend money to Germany under Dawes plan, 1924
-Unemployment fell
-huge investment
-Recovery based too much on US loans
When and what was the Locarno pact?
-1924
-Signed with GB, Fr, Belgium in agreement to not invade
When and what was the league of nations ?
-1926
-Germany allowed to join peacekeeping organization that was set up in 1919- considered a great power again
When and what was the Kellog-Briand pact?
-1928
-countries agreed to only go to war in defence
What were the German peoples view of Stresemann?
They believed he was too soft on the allies and should have asked to more of the TOV
Who was Fritz Lang ?
A director during the Golden era
What are two examples of artists during the golden years?
Otto Dix, George Grosz
Who was Marlene Dietrich?
Global actress
When did the US stock market crash?
October 1929
What did the Wall street crash cause?
The Great Depression
What were some economic effects of the Wall Street crash?
-US customers couldn’t buy German products
-US had to recall loans leaving Germany in deep debt due to reparations
-Millions unemployed
What were some political impacts of The wall street crash?
- Growth in radical parties-Communists, and Nazis
What were some social impacts of the wall street crash?
-homeless people
-unemployment rose
-hangry blaming gov
What were some factors which aided the growth of the Nazis?
-impact of great depression
-unhappy with Weimar Government
-Fear of communism(Negative cohesion)
-Hitlers personality
How was the organization of the Nazi party a factor of growth of the Nazi party?
Organisation of the Nazi party. SA and SS groups used to challenge other groups. Parades. Newspapers. Hitler Youth. Propaganda of Goebbels. Provided contrast to chaos of government
Why did Farmers support the Nazi party?
-Farming didn’t go well under Weimar Gov and greatly damaged by great depression
-Nazi’s promised better prices and a place in society
-Offered protection from communists as they would take all farming land
Why did women support the Nazis?
-Nazis said they would protect family life
-Some agreed that the Weimar culture was corrupt
Why did the middle class support the Nazi’s?
-Liked the protection of property- communists would take that away
Why did the wealthy support the Nazis?
Hitler promised company growth
