January 1923: the Ruhr Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Ruhr?
A
The industrial heartland of Germany which was their only source of money to pay reparations.
2
Q
What did the Germans stop doing in 1923 and who did this annoy?
A
They stopped paying reparations and it annoyed the French
3
Q
What did the French do when they marched into the Ruhr?
A
The French took what they wanted to
4
Q
What was the international response to France’s actions?
A
Criticism of the French
5
Q
What was the German response to France’s action?
A
The Germans went on strikes and passive resistance. This created a new wave of German patriotism.
