1923 challenges Flashcards
1
Q
why was there hyperinflation
A
the government printed more money to pay for WW1
2
Q
what did french troops do in the ruhr
A
they took it over
3
Q
why did the french occupy the ruhr
A
to take goods and material in the form of reperation
4
Q
when was the ruhr occupied
A
jan 1923
5
Q
what action did workers take after the occupation
A
went on strike and sabotaged factories
6
Q
what lead to even more hyperinflation
A
the gov printed more money to make up production loss and payed strikers
7
Q
what happend in nov 1923 to the german mark
A
became worthless