G Extend of German Recovery Flashcards
Limits to Dawes Plan…
Relevant context…
German economic recovery was fragile. It depended on continued American loans.
The impact…
If there was ever a global economic problem, then it would threaten the loans and therefore the German economy.
Opposition to Young Plan
Relevant context…
It helped the argument of the Nationalists that it was unfair to carry on paying the reparations.
The impact…
It allowed the Nazis to make the argument that the reparations were being passed on to future generations.
Opposition to foreign agreements
Relevant context…
Building friendlier relations with countries was interpreted by some as an acceptance of the Treaty of Versailles.
The impact…
Some extreme Parties were more than happy to make the case that Germany would be better to stay “alone” and not try to cooperate.
Employment in recovery years
It was…
An improvement! Unemployment went down by 700,000.
No improvement in farming jobs though.
Relevant context…
Workers got more power over demanding better wages because the economy got better.
The impact…
Some bosses didn’t like this and supported political parties that said they would do more for big business.
Education and housing in recovery years
It was... An improvement! 40,000 more Uni students and 100,000 new homes built. Relevant context... Education helped the economy. More houses, but still a shortage.
The impact…
It was a success, so long as there remained a strong economy in Germany.
Middle Class benefited the most.
Women in recovery years
It was…
A good time! Women could vote, women gained job opportunities and employment went up.
Relevant context…
More free than in other countries.
Women could express themselves through fashion.
The impact…
Birth rate went down and some traditional men did not like this change so they looked for political parties that supported tradition.
Support for extreme political parties
It was…
On the down! It went down from 40% to 28%.
Relevant context…
It went down because times were good, but it was still lurking beneath the surface.
The impact…
The Nazis never got power during this time, but they did win their first few seats in the Reichstag in 1928. Their support was big business and people who liked tradition.
Why wasn’t everyone happy?
The extreme Parties were angered that recovery involved an acceptance of the long-term future for Reparations. Some people also criticised the fact that the fragile economy was dependent on American loans.
