Polictical Economic And Social Possition Of Germany By 1929 Flashcards

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Political conditions of Germany by 1929

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Despite the constitution the spirit was still of old Germany
Reichstag was now ruled by the parties but were not viewed as the authority figure, the army was but it was unable to display this power
Chancellor changed every time reichstag was annoyed

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Economic conditions of Germany by 1929

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Dawes plan improved reparations situation and gave a period of stability
Agriculture was struggling because they did not experience the post war boom
Industrial development was reliant on foreign loans
Dawes plan regulations prevented they reichbank for lowering interest rates
Germany was vulnerable

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Social conditions of Germany by 1929

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Clear difference between classes
Middle class continued restless expansion and the majority of politicians came for the upper class
Overall rise in living standards
Cosmopolitan culture

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