Weimar Republic Flashcards
What were three strengths of the Weimar constitution?
Equal rights among all Germans, Proportional representation, A strong president, Each state had slightly different rules
What was article 48
In an emergency, the president could make laws without going through the reichstag
When did the French and Belgians march into the Ruhr?
January 1923
When did Stresseman end the policy for passive resistance
September 1923
When was the Beer Hall Putsch?
8-9th November 1923
What caused the Beer Hall Putsch?
The end of passive resistance in the Ruhr
How were workers affected by inflation
They were not affected as long as they had jobs as their pay was just risen accordingly to the inflation
How did those who took out loans fare from inflation?
They got to pay the bank back at a far lower value than before
How were pensioners affected by inflation?
Their fixed pensions were worthless
How were people living on their savings affected?
Savings became worthless
How were property owners affected by inflation?
Minimally as property was protected from the inflation
What were the Locarno treaties?
They guaranteed Germany’s frontiers with France and Belgium
Who signed the Locarno treaties?
Britain, France, Italy and Belgium
When did Germany join the league of nations
1926
What was the Young plan?
Final agreement on reparations, as a result Allied forces were withdrawn from the Rhineland
When was the Young plan signed?
1929
Had a single party ever won a majority in the Weimar republic?
No
Who won all the elections pre 1933?
Social democrats
What did president Hindenburg represent?
Old Germany
What was the Dawes plan?
Germany was lent 800 million gold marks from the USA
What were three weaknesses of the German economy?
American loans could be withdrawn, Unemployment was high, employers complained about money spent on welfare benefits
Who were two prominent 1920s German painters?
Otto Dix and George Grosz
Who wrote the film “metropolis?”
Fritz Lang
Who was Fritz Lang?
A film maker
