Post War Germany Flashcards
What led to rationing in 1946/47 in Germany?
Supply shortages due to harsh winters
What was Bizonia?
The unification of the US and the UK’s economic zones
What is Trizonia?
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When was it founded?
France joining Bizonia
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April 1949
What does FRG stand for?
Federal Republic of Germany
When was the basic law introduced?
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What was it expected to be?
May 1949
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It was expected to be a tempary measure until Germany was unified
What was the SPD
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Who led it?
Social Democratic Party
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Kurt Shumacher
What was the CDU
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Who led it?
Christian Democratic Party
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Konrad Adenaur
What replaced the Reichsmark
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When?
The Deutsche Mark
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June 1948
What was the ACC
Allied Control Commission
What did Stalin believe about Germany?
It should be one united country
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It should follow a communist ideology
What Happened to the Trains in Germany on the 24th of June 1948?
The Russians stopped the trains going to Berlin
What Happened to the Canal’s in Germany on the 24 August 1948?
The Russians Severed the Canal Links to Berlin
What significant events happened on the 5th of May 1949
The Berlin Blockade had ended
What is the GDR?
German Democratic Republic
Annual rate of the economy between 1951-1965 averaged 8% what did it reach in 1955?
12%
What is Social Market Economy?
A market based approach with a strong focus on free + fair competition with social adjustments
What is the Foundation Crisis?
Name given to the poor early years of the FRG economy (1949-1950)
What was the Basic Law’s 5% rule?
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Why was it put in place?
A party must have 5% of the vote to gain a seat in the Reichstag
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To prevent extremists from gaining power
Why was Stalingrad a key turning point during WW2?
The Germans stop advancing and begin to retreat
What were the Nuremburg Laws?
Laws passed in1935 against the Jews in Nazi Germany
What was the role of the president when it came to the Basic Law?
The president would Elect the Chancellor but ultimately act as a figurehead
Who was Ludwig Ernhard?
Minister of the trade industry (1949-1963)
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The politician most associated with FRG’s economic miracle
What happened in 1954 regarding the FRG and trading powers?
1954- FRG becomes the 3rd largest trading power after the USA and Britain
What are 2 advantages of the Social Market Economy?
You had access to education
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You could still become rich and help your community
What are SAGs?
Nationalised businesses (State owned companies)
Who was Willy Brant?
The SPD chancellor elected in 1969, the first SPD chancellor elected since the 1930’s
What was Der Spiegel Affair?
Political and media scandal revolving the publishing of military secrets during the Hight of the cold war
What Where Atlanticists?
The faction within the CDU led by Ernhard who were pro-American
Who was Franz-Joseph Strauss?
Served multiple positions under Adenauer including defence minister until his forced resignation in 1962 due to the Der Spiegel Scandal
When did Adenauer Die?
19 April 1967
