Stresemann’s foreign policies

• What did Stressman's foreign policies aim to improve?

  Germany's relations with other countries
• Why was improving foreign relations important for Germany?

  To reduce support for extremist parties
• What was the Locarno Pact of 1925?

  An agreement involving Britain, Italy, France, and Belgium
• What did the Locarno Pact allow Germany to do?

  Apply to join the League of Nations
• What were the key features of the Locarno Pact?

  New border with France and demilitarization of the Rhineland
• What was the League of Nations?

  A council of countries to discuss world problems
• Why was Germany initially not allowed to join the League of Nations?

  Due to the Treaty of Versailles
• When was Germany allowed to join the League of Nations?

  In 1926
• How did joining the League of Nations affect Germany's standing?

  It gave Germany equality with other powers
• Why did extremist parties reject the League of Nations?

  They saw it as a symbol of the Treaty of Versailles
• What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928?

  A pact promising not to use war for aims
• How did the Kellogg-Briand Pact improve Germany's standing?

  Germany was an equal in negotiations
• What was Stressman's overall aim with his policies?

  To restore faith in the Weimar Republic
• What was the change in support for extremist parties from 1924 to 1928?

  From 40% to 28%
• Who replaced President Ebert in 1925?

  Paul von Hindenburg