Germany 1918-39

• What happens to money during hyperinflation?

  It quickly becomes worthless
• Why did the government print more money during hyperinflation?

  To cope with rising prices
• How did hyperinflation affect workers' payment schedules?

  Workers were paid twice a day
• Why did people suffer from shortages?

  Foreign Suppliers refused to accept German Marks
• Why did foreign suppliers refuse to accept German marks during hyperinflation?

  Due to the currency's devaluation
• Who was hit hardest by hyperinflation?

  People with savings
• What advantage did people who owned loans have during hyperinflation?

  The value of money went down
• Why did some people hoard goods during hyperinflation?

  To resell for a large profit
• How did tourists benefit during hyperinflation?

  Their money was worth a lot more
• Name three effects WW1 had on Germany


  British Blockade for last two years caused food shortages (750,000 deaths), left bitter and angry, German debt trebled
• What did the President do?


  Appointed chancellor, able to dissolve Reichstag and call new elections, able to use Article 48
• What was the Reichstag?


  German Parliament, power to pass or reject changes to the law
• What was the Chancellor?


  Head of the Government
• Why was the Weimar Constitution unstable?


  Coalition government caused by proportional representation
• Who were the three countries in charge of the Treaty of Versailles?

  Great Britain, France and the US