the ruhr chrises Flashcards
1
Q
what condition was the german economy in after the first world war?
A
the german economy was in very poor condition
prices for basic nesesitys ie food, rent and clothing where rissing
2
Q
what where the financial reperations of the treaty of versails?
A
germany had to pay a reperations bill of 6 billion pounds in installments
3
Q
did germany pay its reperations?
A
the government paid in 1921 but said they couldnt afford too in 1922
4
Q
how did the french and belgian governments react to germanys claim they couldnt pay the reperations?
A
they believed they could pay and so oredered there troops too invade in january 1923 and they planned to take the payment in the form of goods such as coal
5
Q
why did the invade Ruhr
A
it was germanys main industrial region
