Hitler And The Depression Flashcards
Weimar republic
Germany’s new Democratic government
3 weaknesses of the Weimar Republic
Germany lacked a strong democratic tradition, Germany had too many political parties, Germans blamed the Weimar Republic for their defeat
Germans plan for paying world war 1 costs
Printed more money causing it to lose its value
Dawes plan
American banks loaned Germany 2 million dollars
What was the Kellogg Briand pact
It stated to renounce war as a national policy
What was the problem with the Kellogg Briand pact
There was no one to enforce it
3 weaknesses in the U.S. Economy
Uneven distribution of wealth, overproduction by business and agriculture, many Americans were buying less
How did the U.S. Economic collapse effect other countries
World trade dropped, many countries depending on U.S. exports suffered
What was the new deal
Large public works helped provide jobs for the unemployed, public money was spent on welfare and relief programs, new gov. Agencies gave financial help to businesses and farms
What is fascism
A political movement that emphasized loyalty to the state and obedience to its leaders
Who supported the fascist party
The middle class(aristocracy) and industrial leaders
What did hitter do in 1923 causing him to get jailed
Attempted to seize power in Munich
Lebenstraum
Living space
Axis powers
Germany, Italy, Japan
Neutrality acts
Banned loans and the sale of arms the countries in war
