Post War Germany

Question 1

What led to rationing in 1946/47 in Germany?

Answer 1

Supply shortages due to harsh winters

Question 2

What was Bizonia?

Answer 2

The unification of the US and the UK’s economic zones

Question 3

What is Trizonia?
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When was it founded?

Answer 3

France joining Bizonia
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April 1949

Question 4

What does FRG stand for?

Answer 4

Federal Republic of Germany

Question 5

When was the basic law introduced?
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What was it expected to be?

Answer 5

May 1949
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It was expected to be a tempary measure until Germany was unified

Question 6

What was the SPD
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Who led it?

Answer 6

Social Democratic Party
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Kurt Shumacher

Question 7

What was the CDU
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Who led it?

Answer 7

Christian Democratic Party
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Konrad Adenaur

Question 8

What replaced the Reichsmark
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When?

Answer 8

The Deutsche Mark
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June 1948

Question 9

What was the ACC

Answer 9

Allied Control Commission

Question 10

What did Stalin believe about Germany?

Answer 10

It should be one united country
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It should follow a communist ideology

Question 11

What Happened to the Trains in Germany on the 24th of June 1948?

Answer 11

The Russians stopped the trains going to Berlin

Question 12

What Happened to the Canal’s in Germany on the 24 August 1948?

Answer 12

The Russians Severed the Canal Links to Berlin

Question 13

What significant events happened on the 5th of May 1949

Answer 13

The Berlin Blockade had ended

Question 14

What is the GDR?

Answer 14

German Democratic Republic

Question 15

Annual rate of the economy between 1951-1965 averaged 8% what did it reach in 1955?

Answer 15

12%

Question 16

What is Social Market Economy?

Answer 16

A market based approach with a strong focus on free + fair competition with social adjustments

Question 17

What is the Foundation Crisis?

Answer 17

Name given to the poor early years of the FRG economy (1949-1950)

Question 18

What was the Basic Law’s 5% rule?
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Why was it put in place?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Why was Stalingrad a key turning point during WW2?

Answer 19

The Germans stop advancing and begin to retreat

Question 20

What were the Nuremburg Laws?

Answer 20

Laws passed in1935 against the Jews in Nazi Germany

Question 21

What was the role of the president when it came to the Basic Law?

Answer 21

The president would Elect the Chancellor but ultimately act as a figurehead

Question 22

Who was Ludwig Ernhard?

Answer 22

Minister of the trade industry (1949-1963)
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The politician most associated with FRG’s economic miracle

Question 23

What happened in 1954 regarding the FRG and trading powers?

Answer 23

1954- FRG becomes the 3rd largest trading power after the USA and Britain

Question 24

What are 2 advantages of the Social Market Economy?

Answer 24

You had access to education
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You could still become rich and help your community

Question 25

What are SAGs?

Answer 25

Nationalised businesses (State owned companies)

Question 26

Who was Willy Brant?

Answer 26

The SPD chancellor elected in 1969, the first SPD chancellor elected since the 1930’s

Question 27

What was Der Spiegel Affair?

Answer 27

Political and media scandal revolving the publishing of military secrets during the Hight of the cold war

Question 28

What Where Atlanticists?

Answer 28

The faction within the CDU led by Ernhard who were pro-American

Question 29

Who was Franz-Joseph Strauss?

Answer 29

Served multiple positions under Adenauer including defence minister until his forced resignation in 1962 due to the Der Spiegel Scandal

Question 30

When did Adenauer Die?

Answer 30

19 April 1967