Key Question 5: West and East Germany 1949-1961 Flashcards
Who controlled West Germany
Britain, France and the USA
When and did West Germany join together and into what?
Amalgamation in 1949 into the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG)
What were the key policies of West Germany?
Capitalism and Democracy
What examples of foreign relations were felt by West Germany?
OEEC- organisation of the Marshall Plan
ECSC (1951)- encouraged the trade of Coal and Steel with France, Holland, Belgium and Italy.
Who controlled East Germany?
The USSR and Dictator, Stalin
What was East Germany named?
the German Democratic Republic.
What were the key policies of East Germany?
Limited Freedom, Comunism
How did the USSR reuse concentration camps?
Incarceration of political opponents.
Who was the first Chancellor of West Germany?
Chancellor Adenauer
What did Chancellor Adenauer want to change in West Germany?
Complete Denazification, restored economy and to work towards independence.
Who were the main parties in West Germany?
Christian Democrats and Social Democrats
What was West Germany’s ‘economic miracle’?
Almost full employment, low inflation and high productivity.
Who was Erhard?
One of early West Germany’s Economic Ministers.
What did Erhard do?
Stabilized the economy via a strong central bank and new currency. There was a huge demand for goods and therefore high employment.
What did West Germany become famous for?
Their Motorcar industry and therefore becoming one of the world’s leading economies.
