The Parties and the Golden Years Flashcards
Until when was the SPD the largest party in the Reichstag
1932
When was the first time the SPD joined a coalition from 1924 onwards?
1928
Which coalitions were the ZP part of between 1919-32
All
Who did the ZP leadership pass on to in 1928
Bruning
What years did the DNVP join coalitions
1925 and 1927
Which party worked with the Nazi’s against the Young Plan
DNVP
When did President Ebert die
1925
In the 2 round Presidential race what % did Hindenburg win with
48%
Some argue Hindenburg acted as a substitute emperor, what is the word for this in German
Ersatzkaiser
Between 1925-29 what % did exports rise?
40%
Who was the largest manufacturing enterprise in Europe?
IG Farben
When did wage rates rise?
1924-30 every year
When did wage rates rise most?
1927-28 at 5-10%
How many governments between 1923-30 had a majority
2
Name one of the petty issues governments between 1923-30 collapsed over
1926 coalition fell over issues over the flag
How was the turnout of elections compared to 1919 and 1920?
Had declined
What policy was introduced in 1927 and how many did this affect?
Compulsory unemployment insurance
17 million workers
What did the state provide subsidies for in terms of social welfare policies
construction of local amenities e.g sports facilities and schools
In what year did Germany experience a production decline within the ‘golden years’
1926
What did the ‘golden years’ hide about the budget
growing budget deficit
What number did unemployment never fall below in the golden years?
1.3 million
What proportion of its 1913 figure was grain production at in the golden years?
only 3/4
Due to falling food prices, what % was agricultural income in comparison to average income?
44%
Germany had X4 fundamental problems with its economy in the golden years, name these
Limited exports
demographic changes
savings discouraged
government debt
What proportion of Germany was farmers?
1/3
Name X2 major problems for German exports
- loss of resources from loss of overseas territory
- other nations imposing protective tariffs
The available workforce increased by 1 million between what years?
1925-31
From what year did the government begin to run into debt from 1923 onwards?
1925
Despite the depression what was the ratio of those who owned a radio
1 in 4
What German cultural industry became the most advanced in Europe?
Film
