Germany Flashcards
What voting system did the Weimar Constitution introduce?
Proportional representation
What was Article 48 in the Weimar Constitution?
allowed the President to rule by decree in emergencies
What was the Kapp Putsch (1920)?
A right-wing coup attempt to overthrow the Weimar government. it failed due to a general strike.
How much did a loaf of bread cost in November 1923 due to hyperinflation?
200 billion marks
What new currency was introduced in November 1923?
The Rentenmark
What was the Young Plan (1929)?
It reduced reparations to £2 billion and extended payments
Which 1925 agreement improved Germany’s relations with France and Belgium?
The Locarno Treaties as Germany agreed to its western borders with France and Belgium
when did hitler get appointed chancellor
1933 , jan 30
how was hyperinflation dealt with?
by creating a new currency which stabilized germanys economy
when did kaiser abdicate
November 9, 1918
What was a major flaw of Article 48?
The President could rule by decree in emergencies, undermining democracy.
What percentage of German territory was lost due to the Treaty of Versailles?
13% of land, including Alsace-Lorraine and West Prussia.
What was the military limitation imposed on Germany?
Army reduced to 100,000 men, no tanks, no air force, and only 6 battleships.
What was the Spartacist Uprising (1919)
A left-wing Communist revolt led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, crushed by the Freikorps.
what was a consequencce of the ruhr crisis?
Hyperinflation worsened, as the government printed more money.
How much money did the Dawes Plan (1924) provide in US loans?
800 million gold marks from the US.
When did Germany join the League of Nations?
1926
