Germany: Chapter 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
When did Stresemann become chancellor
1923
what did the great coalition government do
solved hyperinflation
improved unemployment issues
built more houses
invested I transport systems
when was the rentenmark introduced and what was it’s value based on
November 1923
based on Germany’s industrial and agricultural worth
when was the Reichsbank and the Reichsmark introduced
1924
when was Charles Dawes sent to Germany
1923
when was the Dawes Plan agreed
1924
what were the agreements made by the Dawes plan
- USA loaned Germany 800 million gold marks
- reparation payment lowered to 10 million for first 5 years, then increased to 25 million marks
- allies review the payment rate over time
- with draw French troops from Ruhr
- missed payments would be dealt with the Allies together
- allies were given some control of Reichsbank + railways in Germany
how many marks did Germany receive after the Dawes Plan
25 billion
what were the agreements of the young plan
- reparation reduced to 8 billion dollars
- payment over 59 years, rate of 473 million per year
- Germany obliged to pay 1/3 of annual sum each year
what were the countries involved in the Locarno Pact
Germany
Belgium
France
Italy
Britain
Czechoslovakia
Poland
agreements made in the locarno pact
- avoid military force
- Alsace - Lorraine would be French
- France agreed to not occupy the Ruhr
- Germany’s easter borders would be settled by “peaceful means”
what was the idea of the League of Nations
- prevent future wars
- solve problems without using military
how many countries were involved in the Kellogg-Briand Pact
62 countries ( Germany, USA and France )
