Political Stability (1963-1989)

Question 1

Name the five chancellors that succeeded Adenauer after 1963.

Answer 1

Ludwig Erhard - CDU/CSU (1963-1966)
Kurt Kiesinger - CDU/CSU (1966-1969)
Willy Brandt - SPD (1969-1974)
Helmut Schmidt -SPD (1974-1982)
Helmut Kohl - CDU/CSU (1982-1998)

Question 2

Were the Chancellors after Adenauer also able to form majority governments?

Answer 2

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Question 3

What political divisions began to emerge under Chancellor Erhard?

Answer 3

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Question 4

What was controversial about Chancellor Kiesinger?

Answer 4

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Question 5

Why did Chancellor Brandt face opposition from within the government?

Answer 5

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Question 6

What forced Chancellor Schmidt to resign in 1982?

Answer 6

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Question 7

What political party became increasingly popular in the 1980s?

Answer 7

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Question 8

Describe the nature of political stability in the FRG after Adenauer (1963-1989).

Answer 8

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