Germanys International Position Flashcards

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Policy of fulfilment

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Was the German government agreeing to the terms laid out by the treaty of Versailles in an attempt to show their unjust and unworkable conditions

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2
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When was the Locarno pact

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1925

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What was agreed with the Locarno pact

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Germany France and Belgium promised to respect the western frontier

Germany agreed to keep troops out of the Rhineland

Britain and Italy promised to aid Germany France of Belgium if attacked

Any conflicts regarding western boarders should be referred to the League of Nations

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4
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Was Locarno pact successful

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Success
First time Germany recognised the western boarder imposed at Versailles and accepted the loss of Alsace Lorraine to France

For the French there was guaranteed support from the British

French agreed to withdraw forces in Rhineland

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5
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Was Locarno pact unsuccessful

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Eastern boarders not recognised in the same way

This allowed Germany the possibility of further revision of the eastern boarders in the future

Nonetheless

Stressemann regarded the pact as his greatest achievement and rewarded Nobel peace prize in 1926

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Similarities between USSR and Germany post war

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Both countries defeated by the war and suffered punitive peace treaties

Both countries felt the existence of independent Poland was a threat to their security

Both treated as ‘outcast’ nations

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7
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What was the treaty between Germany and USSR

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Treaty of Rapallo

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8
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What were the terms of treaty of rapello

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Germany and USSR resumed trade and economic cooperation

Diplomatic relations restored

All claims for war damage dropped

Germany allowed to develop new weapons in Russia (this helped Germany get around the disarmament clause as they were not falling behind other powers in tech developments)

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9
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Who was the Kellogg Briond pact between

And when was it

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Germany with France and USA

1928

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10
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What was Kellogg Briand pact

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Where big states agreed not to use war to resolve disputes or conflicts

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Main topics in the Germany’s international position

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Gustav Stressemann and policy of fulfilment

Stressemanns achievements

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