The First Government 1949 Flashcards
1
Q
Who won the 1949 election?
A
Adenauer and the CDU
2
Q
Who did Adenauer form a coalition with?
A
The third biggest party - FGP because their economic policies matched their own
3
Q
Who became president in the Adenauer era?
A
Theodor Heuss- leader of the FDP
4
Q
What were Adenauer’s aims concerning the West?
A
To build alliances and trust with the Western powers to gain protection from communism and more independence
5
Q
What were Adenauer’s economic aims?
A
To rebuild Germany’s economy and restore financial stability.
6
Q
What were Adenauer’s social aims?
A
To improve the quality of life for Germans suffering from a lack of food and adequate shelter
7
Q
Who helped Adenauer achieve his aims?
A
Ludwig Erhard - Minister of Finance who created the economic miracle
