1949-60 Flashcards
(9 cards)
Two main parties dominated the 1946 and 1947 elections, what were the parties ?
The reconstructed SPD, led by Kurt schumacher
The Christian Democratic union (CDU) led by Konrad Adenauer
what were the diffrences of the new German constitution (1949-60)
There would be no continuation of article 48, Chancellor could be removed by a vote of no confidence by the Bundestag only if new Chancellor had already been elected by Parliament.
The president did not appoint the chancellor; instead the leader of the main party or coalition within the bundestag was appointed chancellor
What were the problems of the new constitution (1949-60)
Similar to weimar, military occupation,a difficult economic situation
what was Adaneurs view of East Germany (DDR)
Adenauer oppossed East Germaany and any form of German unification that would require compromise with the German Communist party in East Germany.
Who won the first election of the FRG on 14 August 1949
The CDU won, with 31% of the vote, with the SPD close second with 29.2%.
When did Adenauer become chancellor and what did this mean for the CDU
On 15 september 1949, Adanauer would remain chancellor until 1963, and the CDU remained the party in power until 1969
What was the German Tretay of May 1955 ?
Allowed the FRG to have its own military force, as proposed by Adenauer.
What was the Hallestein Doctrine 1955
Asserted the recognition of the GDR by any nation apart from the USSR would be regarded as a hostile act against the FRG.
What were Adenauers successess during his time
1.His foreign policy led to the formation of the EEC, involved the FRG into NATO, forged a new peacful relationship with France and ensured long term divison of Germany between the communist GDR and the democratic FRG.
From the wreckage of the seconnd world war, Adenauer and the CDU built a stable and prosperous democracy.
