Ruhr

Question 1

When did the French take control of the Ruhr ?

Answer 1

1923

Question 2

Why did they take the Ruhr?

Answer 2

It was considered the industrial heartland and was vital for germanys growth
In 1923 gamer any failed to lay relegations so France took control of Ruhr to make money

Question 3

How did Germans fight the French in Ruhr?

Answer 3

Passive resistance.
All workers went on strike.
They were backed by German government

Question 4

What caused hyperinflation ?

Answer 4

Germans were struggling after war
People were striking so weren’t paid but gov paid them so printed more money.

Question 5

What were the effects of hyperinflation ?

Answer 5

Hyperinflation meant that people with savings or
on a fixed income found themselves bankrupt.
• Inflation benefitted certain people. Businessmen who had borrowed money from banks were able
to pay off these debts.
• Food shortages led to an increase in prices , which
helped farmers.
• Foreigners who were in Germany suddenly found
they had a huge economic advantage . Foreigners
could afford things that most Germans could not.
• In November 1923 £1 = 1,680,800,000,000,000
marks