Franco-German relations after 1924

Question 1

When was the Dawes Plan created?

Answer 1

1924

Question 2

What was the purpose of the Dawes Plan?

Answer 2

A plan to help Germany pay off reparations after WW1.

Question 3

Whose idea was the Dawes Plan?

Answer 3

It was an initiative of the British and U.S. governments

Question 4

Why was it called the Dawes Plan?

Answer 4

It was presided over by American financier Charles G. Dawes

Question 5

Was the Dawes Plan a success?

Answer 5

Yes, it settled the issue of reparations for the short term.

Question 6

Who was Gustav Stresseman?

Answer 6

A german politician

Question 7

What 2 roles did Gustav Stresseman occupy in the German government?

Answer 7

1. Chancellor of Germany 2. German Foreign Minister

Question 8

In which year was Gustav Stresseman Chancellor of Germany?

Answer 8

1923

Question 9

Between which years was Gustav Stresseman German Foreign Minister?

Answer 9

1923–1929

Question 10

What is Gustav Stresseman most remembered for?

Answer 10

He was able to improve the German economy and improve relations between Germany and other countries.

Question 11

What is the name of the currency that Gustav Stresseman implemented to replace the old currency?

Answer 11

Rentenmark

Question 12

Why did Gustav Stresseman replace the German currency with a new one?

Answer 12

The old currency had become damaged by hyper-inflation, and was worthless.

Question 13

In which year was the new german currency implemented?

Answer 13

1923

Question 14

Who was Aristide Briand?

Answer 14

French Foreign Minister

Question 15

In a bid to fix German and French relations, Stresseman worked hard to improve relations with which French minister?

Answer 15

Aristide Briand

Question 16

Finish the sentence: The positive relationship that Stresseman developed with Briand was aimed at….

Answer 16

improving Franco-German relations

Question 17

When did the Locarno Conference take place?

Answer 17

1925

Question 18

What was the purpose of the Locarno Conference?

Answer 18

To create greater stability and security in Europe.

Question 19

Where is Locarno?

Answer 19

Switzerland

Question 20

What were the 3 aims of the Locarno Conference?

Answer 20

1. To secure borders of the nations of Europe after the First World War.
2. To ensure the permanent demilitarisation of the Rhineland.
3. To begin negotiations to allow Germany into the League of Nations.

Question 21

What was the most significant agreement at the Locarno Conference?

Answer 21

Germany, France and Belgium all agreed to respect each other’s borders as outlined at the Paris Peace Conference.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: At the Locarno Conference everyone agreed that no _______________ would be taken unless in self defense.

Answer 22

Military Action

Question 23

The Treaty of Mutual Agreement was signed at which conference?

Answer 23

The Locarno Conference

Question 24

The Treaty of Mutual Agreement promised that 2 countries would come to the defense of anyone that fell victim to an act of agression in violation of the Locarno treaties. Name the 2 countries.

Answer 24

Britain and Italy

Question 25

Why was France happy about the Treaty of Mutual Agreement?

Answer 25

It ensured that Britain would come to their aid if Germany attacked France.

Question 26

Who came up with the idea of the Locarno Conference?

Answer 26

Gustav Stresseman

Question 27

Which event marked a turning point in European affairs?

Answer 27

The Locarno Conference (1925)

Question 28

Which event led to Germany being granted entry into the League of Nations?

Answer 28

The Locarno Conference (1925)

Question 29

In which year was the Kellog-Briand Pact signed?

Answer 29

1928

Question 30

How many countries signed the Kellog-Briand Pact in 1928?

Answer 30

60 nations

Question 31

When did the Kellog-Briand pact come into effect?

Answer 31

1929

Question 32

Which 7 major nations signed the Kellog-Briand Pact?

Answer 32

USA, USSR, France, Germany, Britain, Japan and Italy

Question 33

What was the purpose of the Kellog-Briand Pact?

Answer 33

For countries to agree to settle disputes peacefully.

Question 34

What was the major weakness of the Kellog-Briand Pact?

Answer 34

No country was expected to take action if another country broke the pact.

Question 35

When was the Young Plan signed?

Answer 35

1929

Question 36

What was the purpose of the Young Plan?

Answer 36

To deal with the issue of German reparations.

Question 37

What major thing was agreed to in the Young Plan?

Answer 37

German reparations were to be reduced from $6.6 billion to $2 billion.

Question 38

In what way was the Young Plan significant fro France?

Answer 38

It showed their new willingness to compromise.