weimar germany

Cards (30)

  • What is a coalition in politics?
    Several parties working together
  • What is hyperinflation?
    Extreme inflation causing rapid price rises
  • What is the Rentenmark?
    New currency introduced in 1923
  • What were the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
    Military restrictions and high reparations
  • How did the Weimar Republic respond to economic challenges?
    Worked to restore the economy and renegotiate reparations
  • What major event hit the Weimar Republic in 1929?
    The Great Depression
  • What did Hitler do during the First World War?
    He served in the German army
  • How did Hitler view the Treaty of Versailles?
    As a 'stab in the back' for Germany
  • When did Hitler join the German Workers Party (DAP)?
    In 1919
  • What was the DAP's stance on democracy?
    They thought democracy was weak
  • What economic issue did Germany face in 1922-23?
    Hyperinflation
  • How much did a loaf of bread cost in November 1923?
    200,000 million marks
  • What were the effects of hyperinflation on German society?
    Widespread suffering and unemployment
  • Who was Chancellor in 1923?
    Gustav Stresemann
  • What did Stresemann do to solve economic problems?
    Negotiated French withdrawal and Dawes Plan
  • What was the Dawes Plan?
    A plan to reduce German reparations
  • What was the impact of the Dawes Plan on Germany?
    Improved government finances and industry
  • What characterized Germany's Golden Age (1924-1929)?
    • Economic recovery
    • Cultural flourishing (cinemas, music halls)
    • Increased social activities
  • When did Germany join the League of Nations?
    In 1926
  • What was the Young Plan (1929)?
    Reduced reparations and extended payment time
  • What happened at the Kiel naval base in October 1918?
    The German navy mutinied
  • What was the Weimar Republic?
    The new government after World War I
  • What did Germans call the government that signed the armistice?
    The 'November criminals'
  • What belief grew among the military after World War I?
    That they were 'stabbed in the back'
  • What was the Treaty of Versailles?
    A peace treaty ending World War I
  • What reparations were set by the Treaty of Versailles?
    £6,600 million
  • What limitations were placed on the German armed forces by the Treaty of Versailles?
    Limited to 100,000 soldiers and no tanks
  • What land was taken from Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
    About 13% of German land
  • What was the Weimar constitution's voting system?
    Proportional representation for Reichstag elections
  • Why was the Weimar government considered weak and unstable?
    Frequent disagreements among coalition parties