The Great Depression Flashcards
To learn about... (get this) The Great Depression
When did the NYC stock market crash?
24 Oct 1929
Why was Germany reliant on international loans and investments?
Because they were rebuilding their economy after the war and hyperinflation.
In the Reichstag Elections on May 2nd, 1928 what percentage of the votes did the Nazi Party receive?
2.6%
In the Reichstag Elections in 1924 what percentage of the votes did the Nazi Party receive?
3%
Between the summer of 1929 and early 1932 how much did unemployment in Germany increase too?
1.3 million to over 6 million.
Between the summer of 1929 and early 1932 what percentage was the labour force unemployed?
4.5% to 24%
During the Great Depression what was the peak percentage of unemployment in the labour force?
24.9%
What did the Nazi Party promise German Farmers?
That they would increase decreased agricultural prices.
What did the Nazi Party promise German soldiers, veterans, and other national interest groups?
Military buildup and the return of other territories they had lost after the Treaty of Versailles.
What did the Nazi Party promise German Pensioners?
The quantity and buying power of their checks would remain stable.
After six months of the Great Depression, what percentage of votes did the Nazi Party achieve?
18.3%, becoming the second largest political party in Germany.
In the Reichstag election of July, 1932 what percentage did the Nazi’s gain of the popular vote?
37.3% - the largest party.
In what period did the Great Depression occur from?
1929 -1941
In the Reichstag election of November, 1932 what percentage were the Nazi’s votes reduced to?
33.1%
In the Reichstag election of November, 1932 what percentage had the Communists votes increased to?
16.9%
When did President Hindenburg appoint Hitler as Chancellor?
30th of January, 1933.
