Section 2
Cards (40)
- What period did the majority of Germans suffer from economic hardship?
- How did loans and mortgages benefit some Germans during 1918-23?
- Who was particularly helped by the ability to pay back loans quickly?
- What type of possessions protected people from inflation's worst effects?
- How did some businesses benefit during the hyperinflation period?
- What was one consequence of the occupation of the Ruhr on the German economy?
- Who would be considered a loser during the hyperinflation of 1923?
- Why would a business owner who took out a loan in 1914 be considered a winner during hyperinflation?
- What is the time frame for the recovery of Germany discussed in this section?
- Who was largely responsible for Germany's recovery during 1924-29?
- What was one major problem that persisted despite recovery efforts?
- What were the strengths and weaknesses of Stresemann’s domestic policy?
- What temporary currency did Stresemann introduce?
- How many old marks were replaced by one Rentenmark?
- What currency replaced the Rentenmark in 1924?
- How did the new currency affect public perception?
- What was one consequence for those who lost their savings?
- What did the Dawes Plan provide for Germany?
- What was one positive outcome of the Dawes Plan?
- How did the Dawes Plan affect confidence in the government?
- What improvements did the German government make with US loans?
- What was one criticism of the Dawes Plan from some Germans?
- How did right-wing nationalists view the recovery under the Dawes Plan?
- What would have happened if the Dawes Plan had failed?
- What did the Young Plan do regarding reparations?
- What was the total amount of reparations set by the Young Plan?
- What was one effect of lower reparation payments?
- What was a concern regarding the Young Plan's timeline?
- What were the strengths and weaknesses of Stresemann’s foreign policy?
- What agreement did Germany sign in 1925 to respect borders?
- What was the outcome of the Locarno Pact?
- When did Germany join the League of Nations?
- What was Germany's status in the League of Nations after joining?
- What did the Kellogg-Briand Pact aim to achieve?
- What was a limitation of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
- How did many Germans perceive Stresemann’s foreign policy?
- What were the major problems facing Germany that Stresemann dealt with?
- What should you do to evaluate Stresemann's effectiveness?
- What is required for an 8-mark question on Paper 1?
- What should you include in your judgement about Stresemann's solutions?