The Golden Age Of The Weimar Republic, 1924-28 - Germany’s International Position Flashcards
How did the nationalist right aim to revise the treaty of Versailles?
They said Germany should reject the treaty and rebuild its military strength in preparation for when the country could regain lost territory and become independent again
How did gustav stresemann try to resolve the terms of the treaty of Versailles?
Through the policy of fulfilment, which involved Germany coorperating with France, Britain, Italy and USA on issues such as reparations in hope of more revision of the treaty terms
Where was the policy if fulfilment used effectively?
The Locarno pact 1925
What 2 sections made the Locarno pact?
The Rhineland pact and arbitration treaties
What terms were agreed in the Rhineland pact?
- Germany, France and Belgium promised to respect the western frontier
- Germany agreed to keep its troops out of the Rhineland
- Britain and Italy promised to aid Germany, France or Belgium if any countries were attacked by its neighbours
What terms were agreed in the arbitration treaties?
- Germany agreed with France, Belgium, Poland and Czechoslovakia that any dispute between them should be settled by a conciliation committee to discuss
- France signed treaties’ of ‘mutual guarantee’ with Poland and Czecholslovakia saying France would make sure Germany didn’t break any agreements
What responsibilities were the League of Nations given from the Locarno pact?
They were responsible for any conflicts regarding the western borders and that France wouldn’t be permitted to cross into Germany for disputes with other countries
What shows the Locarno pact was a success?
- it was the first time Germany had accepted the loss of Alsace Lorraine to France and Eupen-malmedy to Belgium however it also meant that the 1923 Ruhr occupation couldn’t be repeated
- stresemann won the Nobel peace prize 1926
- Germany were accepted into the league on nations
Why did Germany begin to work in closer relations with the USSR?
They had many similarities because: both countries had been defeated at war and suffered from punitive peace treaties, both felt an independent Poland supported by French was a threat to security, Poland had large German and Russian minorities and both countries were treated as ‘outcasts’
When did walther rathenau sign the treaty of rapallo with Russia and what were the terms?
It was in April 1922 and said that: Germany and Russia were to resume trade and economic cooperation, diplomatic relations be restored, all outstanding claims for compensation for war damage be dropped and the allowance of Germany to develop weapons and train pilots in Russia
What was the treaty of Berlin and when was it?
In April 1926, Germany and the ussr renewed their earlier treaty to agree that Germany would still remain neutral if the USSR were involved in a war, as long as they weren’t the aggressor
How did Germany rearm after the treaty of Versailles?
Through the treaty of rapallo and other arrangements with countries which allowed them to build submarines in Spain, and tanks & artillery in Sweden
What did the Germans do in response to their Rhine fortifications being dismantled?
They built new ones on the polish frontier
How did Germany deal with the limit on the size of their army?
- Under General Von Seeckt, most recruits were enlisted for short periods and in this time received intense military training to ensure that there was a reserve of highly trained men who could be recalled to the army on short notice.
- the army also sponsored paramilitary groups which formed a potential military reserve
What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact and when was it?
In 1928, between Germany, France and USA - an international agreement was drawn up where states would agree voluntarily to renounce the use of offensive wars to resolve disputes
