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• Who was Gustaf Strassman?

  Chancellor of Germany during hyperinflation
• What was the main question posed in the video about Strassman?

  Did Strassman solve Germany's problems?
• What does the cartoon depict about Strassman?

  He is a guardian angel for Germany
• What does the tightrope symbolize in the cartoon?

  Balancing between extreme left and right politics
• What was Strassman's plan for Germany?

  To guide Germany to peace and prosperity
• When was Strassman Chancellor of Germany?

  Between August and November 1923
• What significant role did Strassman hold from 1923 to 1929?

  Foreign Minister of Germany
• What period in Germany is often referred to as the Golden 20s?

  The time of economic improvement under Strassman
• What major event occurred one month after Strassman's death?

  The Wall Street crash in 1929
• What are the five Rs associated with Strassman's policies?

  Rentenmark, reparations, Ruhr, relations, rebuild economy
• What was the Rentenmark?

  A new currency introduced to solve hyperinflation
• How much was one Rentenmark worth in old marks?

  1 Rentenmark was worth 1,000 billion old marks
• What was the outcome of introducing the Rentenmark?

  Inflation ended and trade confidence recovered
• What was the 1924 Dawes Plan?

  A plan to help Germany manage reparations payments
• What did the Young Plan of 1929 achieve?

  Reduced reparations from 132,000 million to 37,000 million marks
• How did many Germans view the payment of reparations?

  As a sign of weakness and unfairness
• What was the significance of ending passive resistance in the Ruhr?

  Allowed French and Belgian forces to leave
• What was the Locarno Pact of 1925?

  An agreement to prevent invasions among signatory countries
• What year did Germany join the League of Nations?

  1926
• What recognition did Strassman receive for his efforts in international relations?

  The Nobel Peace Prize
• What was the impact of American loans on Germany's economy?

  Boosted investments but created dependency
• What was a negative consequence of the economic recovery in the 1920s?

  Increased reliance on the American economy
• What did Strassman fail to do regarding lost territories?

  He made no attempt to reclaim lost land
• How did many Germans perceive Strassman's foreign policy?

  As weak and conciliatory towards former enemies
• What was the overall assessment of Strassman's impact on Germany?

  He delayed problems rather than solved them
• What were the five Rs of Strassman's policies?

  • Rentenmark: New currency to end hyperinflation
  • Reparations: More manageable payment plans
  • Ruhr: Ended French occupation
  • Relations: Improved ties with former enemies
  • Rebuild economy: Stimulated growth through loans
• What were the strengths and weaknesses of Strassman's policies?

  Strengths:

  • Ended hyperinflation
  • Improved international relations
  • Stimulated economic growth

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Created dependency on US loans
  • Seen as weak by many Germans
  • Did not reclaim lost territories