The Recovery Of Weimar Flashcards
Who was appointed as foreign secretary of Germany in 1923?
Gustav Stresemann was appointed as foreign secretary in 1923.
What significant plan did Stresemann agree to in August 1924?
Stresemann agreed to the Dawes Plan, which changed the reparations payment terms.
How much did US companies and banks loan to Germany?
US companies and banks loaned nearly $3,000 million to Germany.
What new currency did Stresemann introduce in November 1923?
Stresemann introduced a new currency called the Rentenmark.
What did the Young Plan of 1929 do regarding reparations?
The Young Plan reduced reparation payments from £6.6 billion to £1.8 billion and extended the payment period to 59 years.
What pact did Germany sign in 1925?
Germany signed the Locarno Pact with Britain, France, and Belgium to keep existing borders.
When was Germany given a permanent place in the League of Nations?
Germany was given a permanent place in the League of Nations in 1926.
What was agreed upon in the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928?
The Kellogg-Briand Pact agreed that armies would be used only for self-defence.
What was the period from 1924-1929 described as?
The period 1924-1929 is described as a ‘golden age’ due to significant changes in living standards, women’s positions, and culture.
What happened to unemployment during the period?
Unemployment fell, but remained high among certain professions like lawyers, civil servants, and teachers.
How many new homes were built between 1924-1931?
More than two million new homes were built between 1924-1931.
What law was introduced in 1927 regarding unemployment?
The Unemployment Insurance law was introduced, requiring contributions from workers and employers.
What rights were granted to women in 1919?
Women over the age of 20 were given the vote in 1919.
What advancements did women experience under the Weimar Republic?
Women had advanced legal rights, equality for the sexes, and equal pay in professions.
How many women teachers and doctors were there by 1933?
By 1933, there were 100,000 women teachers and 3,000 doctors.
What cultural challenge did Berlin present during the 1920s?
Berlin challenged Paris as the cultural capital of Europe.
What artistic movement was associated with the term Neue Sachlichkeit?
Neue Sachlichkeit, meaning ‘new objectivity’, was associated with artists like George Grosz and Otto Dix.
What architectural movement flourished during this period?
The Bauhaus movement, meaning ‘school of building’, flourished during this period.
