1890-1933 part 3 Flashcards

1
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What was President Hindenberg’s position during WWI?

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He was a German general

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2
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When was Stresemann briefly chancellor?

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In 1923

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3
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What period of time was Hindenberg president?-(Hint Golden years?)

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The stresemann years 1924-29

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4
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How did Stresemann battle Hyperinflation?

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-Stopped printing money
-Temporarily introduced new currency (Rentenmark)
-In 1924 Reichsmark helped stabilize economy

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5
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How did Stresemann get the French and Belgian troops to leave the Ruhr?

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Negotiated their removal by agreeing to restart the reparation payments -unpopular among Germans

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6
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How did Stresemann help economic recovery?

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-Arranged USA to lend money to Germany under Dawes plan, 1924
-Unemployment fell
-huge investment
-Recovery based too much on US loans

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7
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When and what was the Locarno pact?

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-1924
-Signed with GB, Fr, Belgium in agreement to not invade

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8
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When and what was the league of nations ?

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-1926
-Germany allowed to join peacekeeping organization that was set up in 1919- considered a great power again

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9
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When and what was the Kellog-Briand pact?

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-1928
-countries agreed to only go to war in defence

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10
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What were the German peoples view of Stresemann?

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They believed he was too soft on the allies and should have asked to more of the TOV

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11
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Who was Fritz Lang ?

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A director during the Golden era

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12
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What are two examples of artists during the golden years?

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Otto Dix, George Grosz

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13
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Who was Marlene Dietrich?

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Global actress

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14
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When did the US stock market crash?

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October 1929

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15
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What did the Wall street crash cause?

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The Great Depression

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16
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What were some economic effects of the Wall Street crash?

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-US customers couldn’t buy German products
-US had to recall loans leaving Germany in deep debt due to reparations
-Millions unemployed

17
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What were some political impacts of The wall street crash?

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  • Growth in radical parties-Communists, and Nazis
18
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What were some social impacts of the wall street crash?

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-homeless people
-unemployment rose
-hangry blaming gov

19
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What were some factors which aided the growth of the Nazis?

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-impact of great depression
-unhappy with Weimar Government
-Fear of communism(Negative cohesion)
-Hitlers personality

20
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How was the organization of the Nazi party a factor of growth of the Nazi party?

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Organisation of the Nazi party. SA and SS groups used to challenge other groups. Parades. Newspapers. Hitler Youth. Propaganda of Goebbels. Provided contrast to chaos of government

21
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Why did Farmers support the Nazi party?

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-Farming didn’t go well under Weimar Gov and greatly damaged by great depression
-Nazi’s promised better prices and a place in society
-Offered protection from communists as they would take all farming land

22
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Why did women support the Nazis?

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-Nazis said they would protect family life
-Some agreed that the Weimar culture was corrupt

23
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Why did the middle class support the Nazi’s?

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-Liked the protection of property- communists would take that away

24
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Why did the wealthy support the Nazis?

A

Hitler promised company growth

25
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Why were the youth inclined to support the Nazi’s?

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They were keen for German growth

26
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What was the result in elections after the great depression?

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Nazi votes increased, however they never gained full support at any time

27
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When was the Von Papen deal?

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January 1933

28
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What were the comparison in number of seats for sept 1930 to july 1932 for the social dems, Nazis, communists and center party?

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1)SEPT 1930 2)JULY 1932
Social Dems 1)143 2)133
Nazis 1)107 2)230
Communists 1)77 2)89
Centre 1)68 2)97

29
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How did Hitler prove how popular he was?

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he won 13.4 million votes in presidential election, Second to Hindenberg with 19.3 million

30
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Why did Hindenberg appoint Hitler as his chancellor?

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-He didn’t trust him/ thought he could keep him on a tight leash
-He was encouraged by Von Papen
-only allowed two other Nazi’s to be in the cabinet

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