Great Depression

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    • Q: What triggered the Great Depression in Germany?A: The Wall Street Crash in October 1929 in the USA triggered the Great Depression, leading to a global economic crisis.
    • Q: Why did the Great Depression hit Germany hard?A: Germany was dependent on American loans from the Dawes Plan. When US banks recalled their loans, the German economy collapsed.
    • Q: What happened to unemployment in Germany during the Great Depression?A: Unemployment skyrocketed from 1.3 million in 1929 to over 6 million by 1932, leaving one-third of the workforce without jobs.
    • Q: How did the Great Depression affect German businesses and banks?A: Many businesses closed, and banks collapsed as credit dried up, causing a financial crisis in Germany.
    • Q: How did the Weimar government respond to the Great Depression?A: The government implemented austerity measures, including cutting wages and reducing benefits, which made living conditions worse.
    • Q: How did the Great Depression lead to political instability in Germany?A: The Weimar government lost support as people blamed them for failing to solve the crisis. This led to the rise of extremist parties, especially the Nazis.
    • Q: What was the impact of the Great Depression on Nazi Party support?A: The Nazi Party used the crisis to gain support, promising jobs and economic recovery. Their votes increased from 2.6% in 1928 to 37.4% in July 1932.
    • Q: What role did Heinrich Brüning play during the Great Depression?A: Heinrich Brüning, the Chancellor of Germany, implemented austerity policies, including tax increases and spending cuts, worsening the crisis.
    • Q: How did the Great Depression affect farmers and rural communities in Germany?A: Farmers were hit hard by falling food prices, leading to debt and bankruptcies. This caused many rural Germans to turn to the Nazis for help.
    • Q: How did the Great Depression contribute to Hitler becoming Chancellor?A: The economic crisis created desperation and discontent, which the Nazis exploited with propaganda and promises of recovery. This political instability paved the way for Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor in January 1933.
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