Theme 1: The Retur Of A Democratic Germany Flashcards
1
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How did Adenauer consolidate his power- relations with west
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- believed long term stability was with West and USA
- 1949- got FRG entry into council of Europe and representation on OEEC
2
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How did Adenauer assert his power- domestic policy?
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3
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What was Erhard’s key policies?
A
- social and economic programme
- working for social market
- working with west
4
Q
What were successes of Erhard?
A
- economic improvements
- wages improved by 8.5%
5
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Failures of Erhard?
A
- recession in 1965- excessive spending
6
Q
To what extent did Erhard maintain political stability?
A
Maintained until 1965 then went bad from excessive spending
7
Q
What were Kiesinger’s key policies?
A
- emergency policies could be enacted
- followed ostopolitik
8
Q
Successes of Kiesinger?
A
- grand coalition
- eased tensions with USSR
- introduced student loan
9
Q
Failures for Kiesinger?
A
- former Nazi- he faced criticism
- emergency policy led to protests by students
- Berlin Wall led to economic policies
10
Q
Did Kiesinger maintain political stability?
A
- semi-successful
- not good at maintaining support
- helped students
11
Q
What were Brandt’s key policies?
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- Ostpolitik
12
Q
What were Brandt successes?
A
- visited GDR and was welcome into it
13
Q
What were Brandt failures?
A
- wasn’t able to maintain relationship with GDR
- growing threat of terrorism
14
Q
What were Schmidt key policies?
A
-continued to support Ostpolitik
- careful not to introduce policies that would damage
15
Q
Successes of Schmidt?
A
- formed coalition with FDP
- remained in power until 1982
- won feb 1976 elections
