How did Stresemann help Germany recover from 1923-29? Flashcards
What was the 1925 Locarno Pact?
Germany agreed to stick to it’s new borders (established by the Treaty of Versialles).
They also agreed not to invade Belgium or France again and keep troops out of the Rhineland.
What was the effect of the 1925 Locarno Pact?
It helped to solve political problems - Germany began to be trusted by other European countries and were considered for membership to the League of Nations.
What was the 1926 League of Nations agreement?
Stresemann convinced the League of Nations to accept Germany as a member.
What was the effect of the 1926 League of Nations agreement?
It helped to solve political problems - Germany were now a respectable member of Europe and had a voice in European affairs.
What was the 1923 Rentenmark?
A temporary currency introduced by Stresemann to replace the failed currency. It was backed by shares in industry and land.
What was the effect of the 1923 Rentenmark?
It solved Germany’s economic problems - It was trusted and solved hyperinflation. Prices stopped increasing and people began depositing money in banks again.
What was the 1928 Kellogg-Briand Pact?
An agreement by Germany and 64 other countries not to use war to solve their disputes.
What was the effect of the 1928 Kellogg-Briand Pact?
It helped to solve political problems - Germany were trusted member of Europe and had a voice in European affairs.
What was the 1924 Dawes Plan?
Stresemann negotiated the reparations to an affordable level and loaned 800 million marks from US banks to help German businesses.
What was the effect of the 1924 Dawes Plan?
It solved Germany’s economic problems - German economy recovered.
c - The French left the Ruhr.
What was the 1929 Young Plan?
Stresemann cut reparations from £6.6 billion to £2 billion. They also had 59 more years to pay.
What was the effect of the 1929 Young Plan?
It solved Germany’s economic problems - This strengthened the economy as they had less to pay in reparations. It made the Weimar Republic look strong.
