Germany - The Years of Stability (1924-1929) Flashcards
How real was the ‘stability’ in the period 1924-1929?
The economy prospered, and there was a time of relative political stability. It was a period that saw the flowering of a brilliant culture - creative expressions in music, film, art and literature.
After being Chancellor, what new position did Gustav Stresemann now hold?
Foreign minister
What was the Dawes Plan in 1924?
Under the plan, Germany was still required to pay reparations, but payment would be adjusted to Germany’s capacity to pay. As part of the plan, Germany was to receive an immediate loan and France agreed to leave the Ruhr.
What was the issue with the economic prosperity of the 1920s?
Germany was living off borrowed money, and was over-dependent on foreign loans and investments. By 1925 Germany had a foreign debt of almost 25 billion marks.
After the death of President Ebert in February 1925, who replaced him?
Retired Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg
What were the aims of Gustav Stresemann as foreign minister?
1 Come to terms with former enemies - eg. France
2 Cooperate with the West and end Germany’s isolation
3 Germany to recover its place in the world by peaceful negotiation
4 End diplomatic isolation of Germany in world affairs
What was the Treaty of Locarno?
The treaty guaranteed the French-German and German-Belgian borders, and France, Belgium and Germany renounced the use of war in the future.
What happened to Germany in 1926?
Germany was admitted as a member of the League of Nations
Explain the Young Plan of 1929
The plan followed the earlier work of the Dawes Plan and set out to revise the reparation issue.
What happened to women in Weimar Germany?
They experienced a degree of freedom and equality
They were given the right to vote and political parties began to promote policies which would be supported by women
