Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

History > Germany Chapter 3- Weimar democracy > Flashcards

Germany Chapter 3- Weimar democracy Flashcards

Germany 1890-1945

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® U.S. History flashcards World History 101 flashcards European History 101 flashcards AP® European History flashcards AP® World History flashcards World History 102 flashcards U.S. History 101 flashcards U.S. History 102 flashcards
1
Q

When was the the Kapp Putsch?

A

March 1920

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What was the Kapp Putsch?

A

-Right-wing politician Wolfgang Kapp led around 5000 Free Corps men to seize Berlin.
-Kapp aimed to take over Germany & reverse land losses from the TofV
-President Ebert & government fled; workers’ strike paralyzed utilities.
-Kapp’s leadership lasted only 100 hours; he fled, allowing Ebert’s return.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

When did a significant number of political assassinations occur in Germany, and who were mainly responsible for them?

A

-Between 1919 & 1922, over 350 political murders occurred in Germany, primarily by right-wing extremists.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Why were these political assassinations carried out?

A

-The assassins aimed to eliminate individuals perceived responsible for the TofV

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Who was Matthias Erzberger?

A

-signed the armistice in 1918
-was assassinated by a right-wing group in August 1921.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Who was Walter Rathenau?

A

-the Foreign Minister & was assassinated by a right-wing group in 1922.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Who was Philipp Scheidemann?

A

-important Weimar politician
-was attacked with acid by the same right-wing group as Foreign Minister Walter Rathenau.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

When was the Red Rising in the Ruhr?

A

March 1920. after the Kapp Putsch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What was the Red Rising in the Ruhr, and who participated in it?

A

-The Red Rising was a rebellion by left-wing workers in the industrial Ruhr region.
-They took over several towns as part of the uprising.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How did the government respond to the Red Rising?

A

-The government dispatched soldiers & Free Corps units to suppress the rebellion.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What were the casualties of the Red Rising?

A

-Over 1000 workers were killed during the conflict.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

When was the Munich Putsch?

A

November 1923

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What was the Munich Putsch?

A

-Hitler & the Nazis attempted to seize control of the Bavarian government in southern Germany.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Why did Hitler initiate the Munich Putsch?

A

Hitler aimed to:
-overturn the Treaty of Versailles
-eliminate communism
-restore Germany’s national glory.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How did Hitler plan to execute the Munich Putsch?

A

Hitler planned to:
-capture Munich & then march on Berlin
-intending to seize control of the government.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What were the consequences of the Munich Putsch?

A

-Hitler & Ludendorff, a former First World War general & Nazi supporter, were arrested.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What occurred during the Munich Putsch?

A

-Hitler & around 2000 supporters marched through Munich & were met by armed police.
-A short gun battle ensued, resulting in the deaths of three policemen & 16 Nazis.

18
Q

What were some of the conditions in Germany following World War I?

A

-Millions of ordinary Germans were impoverished & malnourished due to the war’s impact.

19
Q

What were some criticisms directed towards the Weimar government?

A
  • GER criticized Weimar politicians, calling them ‘November Criminals’, for agreeing to the armistice & harsh Treaty of Versailles terms. T
    -saw the Weimar government as ineffective & unable to solve Germany’s issues.
20
Q

What years were The Stresemann era?

A

1924-1929

21
Q

Who was Gustav Stresemann?

A

-Gustav Stresemann was a prominent figure credited with Germany’s recovery during the Stresemann era.
-He served as Germany’s Foreign Minister from 1924 until his death in 1929.

22
Q

How did Gustav Stresemann address the hyperinflation crisis in Germany?

A
  • Stopped printing bank notes
  • Introduced a temporary currency called the Rentenmark, replaced by the stable Reichsmark in 1924
  • Hyperinflation ended, but those who lost savings never recovered their money, leading to blame on Stresemann.
23
Q

How did Gustav Stresemann address French and Belgian troops in the Ruhr in Germany?

A

-He arranged for the USA to lend Germany money.
-This restarted reparation payments under the Dawes Plan.
-As a result, French & Belgian troops left the Ruhr.
-Some Germans criticized Stresemann for not demanding an end to reparations.
-Stresemann later negotiated reduced payments through the Young Plan in 1929.

24
Q

What was the Dawes Plan?

A
  • It was a plan where the USA lent Germany 800 million gold marks.
  • This facilitated the restart of reparation payments.
25
Q

What was the Young Plan?

A

-negotiation led by Gustav Stresemann in 1929 that aimed to reduce Germany’s total reparation payments

26
Q

What measures did Stresemann undertake for economic recovery in Germany?

A

-Used borrowed money from US to build new factories, houses, schools & roads
-Resulted in increased employment opportunities & higher earnings for Germans
-Raised concerns about overreliance on American loans, even acknowledged by Stresemann

27
Q

What were some key foreign policy initiatives undertaken by Germany in the 1920s?

A

-Signed the Locarno Pact in 1925 with Britain, France, Belgium, and Italy, pledging mutual non-aggression.
-Joined the League of Nations in 1926, from which Germany had been previously banned.
-Signed the Kellogg-Briand Pact in 1928, committing to renounce war except in self-defense.
-Despite criticism, Stresemann’s policies restored Germany’s international standing without reclaiming lost territory.

28
Q

What year was the Locarno Pact signed?

A

1925

29
Q

When did Germany join the League of Nations?

A

1926

30
Q

What year did Germany sign the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

A

1928

31
Q

What was the Locarno Pact?

A

-Signed in 1925.
-Involved Germany, Britain, France, Belgium, & Italy.
-Committed parties to refrain from invading each other.
-Symbolized Germany’s reintegration into European diplomacy after World War I.

32
Q

What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

A

-an international agreement signed in 1928 by Germany & other nations
-renouncing war as a means of resolving disputes except in cases of self-defense.

33
Q

When did Stresemann die?

A

1929

34
Q

What were some ongoing problems faced by the Weimar Republic after Stresemann’s death?

A

-Numerous political parties caused governmental inefficiency due to disagreements.
-Extreme political factions like the Nazis and Communists opposed the Weimar system.
-Many Germans, including farmers and the middle class, suffered from poverty, exacerbated by the hyperinflation of 1923.
-German prosperity relied heavily on American loans, raising concerns about repayment.

35
Q

Describe Weimar culture in the 1920s.

A
  • Flourishing creativity and experimentation among German artists, writers, and performers after the removal of strict entertainment controls under the Kaiser.
36
Q

Weimar cinema in the 1920s

A
  • Cinema saw a surge in popularity.
  • “Netropolis,” directed by Fritz Lang, emerged as the most technologically advanced film of the era.
  • Marlene Dietrich, a German-born actress, achieved global stardom portraying glamorous and strong-willed female characters.
37
Q

Weimar nightlife in the 1920s

A

-Germany thrived as a cultural hotspot with new plays, operas & shows.
-Musicians performed politically charged songs previously banned.
-Berlin adopted American jazz, shaping its lively nightlife.

38
Q

Weimar literature in 1920s

A

-All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Remarque
-Bestseller during the period with 120 newspapers and magazines available

39
Q

Weimar art and design in the 1920s

A

-Avant-garde artists like Otto Dix and George Grosz emphasized portraying everyday life & social class differences in art.
-Bauhaus group advocated for modern & practical designs in design and architecture.

40
Q

Avant-garde

A

New and experimental ideas & methods in art, music & literature.

41
Q

How did different groups react to cultural changes in Germany?

A

-Some embraced them, while others opposed them, desiring a celebration of traditional values.
-Critics believed the new cultural scene, including nightclubs and art, was leading to moral decline.
-The Nazis, particularly under Hitler’s rule from 1933, harshly suppressed these changes

History (18 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions