Topic 6 Adenauer And International Relations

Question 0

Therefore not only did Germany become integrated into key structures such as NATO

Answer 0

Therefore not only did Germany become integrated into key structures such as NATO In 1955 and became a founding member of the EEC in 1957 but was also able to achieve rapprochement with France in 1963 and was seen as a mighty ally in Cold War conflict

Question 1

A key reason to his success because

Answer 1

A key reason to his success because During his years in office transformed image of Germany to one with respect on the international stage

Question 2

Nevertheless his approach was not without criticism

Answer 2

Nevertheless his approach was not without criticism He didn’t improve relations with USSR to to untite east and west and was criticised for missing an opportunity to reunite through his reaction to Stalin notes 1952

Question 3

Nonetheless he gained popularity

Answer 3

Nonetheless he gained popularity When he negotiated the return of POWs which proved a great diplomatic success

Question 4

However it can be argued that much of this success was

Answer 4

However it can be argued that much of this success was Possible because FRG was politically stable
If western powers had not shown signs of acceptance to FRG relations may not have been so sympathetic

Question 5

Moreover

Answer 5

Moreover Had the FRG not developed the way it had the west would have had less inclination to embrace friendship