The Recovery Of Weimar Flashcards
Who was appointed foreign secretary in 1923?
Gustav Stresemann
He briefly served as chancellor from August to September 1923.
What significant agreement did Stresemann reach in August 1924?
The Dawes Plan
This plan changed the terms of reparations payments.
What was the amount of loans provided by US companies and banks to Germany?
Nearly $3,000 million
These loans aimed to assist Germany’s economic recovery.
What currency did Stresemann introduce in November 1923?
The Rentenmark
This was part of efforts to stabilize the German economy.
What did the Young Plan of 1929 do regarding reparations?
Reduced payments from £6.6 billion to £1.8 billion
It also extended the payment period to 59 years.
What was a concern regarding Germany’s economy during the recovery period?
Over-dependence on loans from the USA
This raised questions about the sustainability of the recovery.
In 1925, which pact did Germany sign with Britain, France, and Belgium?
The Locarno Pact
The countries agreed to maintain existing borders.
What significant event occurred for Germany in 1926?
Germany was given a permanent place in the League of Nations
This marked a reacceptance of Germany into the international community.
What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact signed in 1928?
To agree that armies would be used only for self-defense
This was a move towards peace and disarmament.
What characterized the period from 1924 to 1929 in Germany?
Greater political stability
There was increased support for the Weimar Republic and less for extremist groups.
Who was elected president in 1925, indicating acceptance of the Republic by conservatives?
Hindenburg
His election was significant for the legitimacy of the Weimar Republic.
What is the term used to describe the period 1924-1929 in Germany?
‘Golden age’
This reflects significant improvements in living standards and cultural life.
What was the effect on unemployment during the period 1924-1929?
Unemployment fell
However, it remained high among certain professions.
Fill in the blank: By 1929, state spending on housing was _______ times more than in 1913.
33
This significant increase was part of efforts to address housing shortages.
What law was introduced in 1927 to address unemployment?
Unemployment Insurance law
This required contributions from workers and employers for welfare.
What right was granted to women in Germany in 1919?
The vote
This was a major advancement for women’s rights in Germany.
What significant legal rights did women in Weimar Germany have?
Equality for the sexes and equal pay in professions
This made German women among the most legally advanced in Europe.
By 1933, how many women were teachers in Germany?
100,000
Additionally, there were 3,000 women doctors.
What cultural significance did Berlin gain throughout the 1920s?
Challenged Paris as the cultural capital of Europe
This reflected a vibrant cultural scene in Germany.
What artistic movement emerged in Weimar Germany to depict everyday life?
Neue Sachlichkeit
This ‘new objectivity’ was associated with artists like George Grosz and Otto Dix.
What does Bauhaus mean?
‘School of building’
It was a significant architectural movement during the Weimar Republic.
What type of literature flourished during the Weimar Republic?
Literature from both the left and the right
This period encouraged diverse literary expressions.
