political stability 1963-1989 Flashcards
1
Q
name the 5 chancellors that succeeded adenauer?
A
Erhard 1963-1966 Kiesinger 1966-1969 Brandt 1969-1974 Schmidt 1974-1982 Kohl
2
Q
how did each of the chancellors govern?
A
Erhard - coalition with SPD
Kiesinger - grand coalition, leader of SPD vice chacellor
Brandt - coalition with FDP
3
Q
what political divisions began to emerge under Erhard?
A
some politicians wanted to continue to establish relations with the west and some wanted to work more closely with the GDR
4
Q
what was controversial about Kiesinger?
A
first chancellor to adopt Ostpolitik and introduced the emergency law
5
Q
why did Brandt face opposition from people in gov?
A
he introduced many liberal policies and continues ostpolitik
6
Q
what forced Schmidt to resign in 1982?
A
vote of no confidence
7
Q
what political party became increasingly popular in the 1980s?
A
the green party
