to what extent did stresseman save germany Flashcards
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who was Stresseman
chancellor during weimar republic
economic reasons it was seen as a golden age (3)
Dawes Plan (1924): Loans from the USA helped stabilise the economy.
Industrial production increased and recovered to pre-war levels by 1928.
Hyperinflation ended after the introduction of the Rentenmark.
political reasons it was a golden age (3)
Fewer uprisings and revolts after 1924.
Support for moderate, pro-democracy parties increased.
Extremist parties (e.g., Nazis and Communists) had low support in elections.
improved foreign relations examples (3)
Locarno Pact (1925): Germany accepted its western borders with France/Belgium.
League of Nations: Germany joined in 1926 — a sign of international acceptance.
Young Plan (1929): Further reduced reparations.
what saw flourishings in culture/lifestyle
- architecture
- cinema
- art
- night clubs
economic reasons its not a golden age (2)
The economy depended heavily on American loans — which could be (and were) withdrawn during the 1929 Wall Street Crash.
Unemployment remained high, especially in rural areas.
political reasons it wasn’t a golden age
No party ever held a majority — constant coalition governments.
Underlying resentment toward the Treaty of Versailles remained.
what were stressemans economic policies
- currency reform
- young plan
- dawes plan
what were stressemans foreign policies
- locarno pact
- kellog briand pact
- entry into LON
when was the locarno pact
1925
3 main aims of the locarno pact
- secure borders of european nations after WW1
-Germany, France and Belgium agreed their borders were unalterable
- ensured demilitarisation of rhineland
was locarno pact successful
yes because it resulted in Germany being let into the LON and also was able to make an accord that they would settle disputes peacefully
did extreme political parties like the locarno treaties
NO
when did germany join the LON
1926
what did the joining of the LON mean for germany
they would face less adversaries and would gain back some pride/power
when was kellog briand pact
1928
what was the kellog briand pact
62 parties joined it, and was an agreement to settle disputes peacefully
were there any problems with the kellog briand pact
no
