Germanys International Position Flashcards
Policy of fulfilment
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
When was the Locarno pact
1925
What was agreed with the Locarno pact
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
Was Locarno pact successful
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
Was Locarno pact unsuccessful
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
Similarities between USSR and Germany post war
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
What was the treaty between Germany and USSR
Treaty of Rapallo
What were the terms of treaty of rapello
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)
Who was the Kellogg Briond pact between
And when was it
Germany with France and USA
1928
What was Kellogg Briand pact
Where big states agreed not to use war to resolve disputes or conflicts
Main topics in the Germany’s international position
Gustav Stressemann and policy of fulfilment
Stressemanns achievements