Germany And Te Great Depression Flashcards
Why did America recall it’s loans?
The banks were crashing and to help cushion he affects of the crash on its own banks and businesses.
What we’re the two countries who were affected by the Wall Street the most?
America and Germany (Germany was the most reliant on American loans)
Who suffered the most in Germany?
Everybody suffered but the class that felt it the most was the working class. 40% of all factory workers were unemployed by 1932. People were prepared to sell anything for anything
What happened to many people affected by the Great Depression?
Many became homeless because they couldn’t afford the rent and they had to rely on charity.
What was the problem with the Weimar Republic?
It was only popular when things were good.
People remembered the bad times
Coalitions began to break down (Stresemann was dead)
The government only made weak or no decisions due to proportional representation.
Why did many people believe that hitler had the answer?
He promised work and food
Nazis promised to sort out the danger of the communists.
He was a strong leader
Democracy was weak.
What did Joseph Goebbels do for the nazis?
He made a deal with a nationalist cinema chain owner and posters were displayed everywhere. Nazi newspapers were everywhere.
What did e nazis hold to gain more support?
They held rallies.
Was the Great Depression the only reason for the nazis success?
No, but it was a catalyst and it did contribute to hitlers success.
Did hitler gain power through elections?
No. He gained it through circumstances.
