Crisis of the Weimar Republic 1929-33 Flashcards
How far had wages increased by between 1924-1928
Doubled 2x
When was the biggest withdrawal of foreign investment from Germany
Autumn 1930
What had industrial production fallen to by 1932
58% of 1929 Level
What % of the population were unemployed by 1932
29%
How much were War Pensions cut by during the depression
1/3
What system did the Gov put in place to make German good cheaper than imports
High Tariffs
Protectionism
When did all the banks close
July 1931
By 1932 how many farmers were bankrupt
18,000
By 1932 how many business were bankrupt
50,000
Who lost credibility over the Japanese Invasion of Manchuria (china)
League of Nations
Who and what was it called suspended all payments on all war debts in 1931
President Hoover
Hoover Moratorium 1931
When was the Suspension of reparations finally agreed
Lausanne Conference 1932
Aprox how many parties appeared on the Weimar ballot papers
30
How many separate governments had Weimar Republic had
22
What was the Abbreviation of the Catholic centre party
Z
List the Weimar Parties
NSDAP
DNVP - Nationalists
DVP - German Workers Party
Z - Catholics
DPP - Democrats
SPD - Social Democrats
KPD - Communits
Which election showed the political polarisation
September 1930
Which Chancellor had the most support within the Reichstag
Muller
61%
What % did the nazis gain in 1930 election
18%
Who did the Nazis Target in the North
Industrialists and the Petty Bourgeoisie
Which 2 groups appear to have voted Nazi in large amounts in 1930
Young and New voters
Most popular reason for joining the nazis
Anti-Marxism
Where did nazi funding come from
Memership fees
Which foreign business famously supported the nazis
Ford
Which party was most favoured by German Industrialists
DNVP (Nationalists)
Who was appointed Chancellor in March 1930
Heinrich Brüning