Meerab from von Papen Economy Flashcards
Who was Bruning replaced by?
He was replaced by Von Papen.
In what way did Bruning’s policies deepen the recession?
Industrial production fell, prices fell and exports fell by approximately 50%. Unemployment rose to its highest level ever in 1932.
Why did Von papen’s policies fail?
The government was caught up in political problems that made it hard to focus on the economy and produce a coherent policy.
Why was there severe shortages of food in the First World War?
Much of the food produced went to the front and Allied blockades of ports stopped supplies getting into Germany.
What percentage of children aged between two and six years were undernourished?
90%
What foods did the poorest have access to?
Food was mainly bread, potatoes and vegetables and meat was only possible once a week at most.
Name two benefits the Weimar government provided to the poorest people?
It regulated pensions and coped with a large number of people who had been dependent on people who died in the war.
What conditions did working women face?
They had to take in home-based work, which had no hours at all and was paid by the ‘piece’. These women often had to work all day and sometimes night too.
How many lodgers were there in Berlin in 1925?
135,000 people
How many people just paid to sleep in a bed?
44,600 people
What people generally did well and why?
Black marketers; they crammed tenants into properties, Industrialists; these people could afford to buy up small businesses and exploit workers who feared losing their jobs.
