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• What currency was introduced in November 1923 to end hyperinflation?

  The Rentenmark was introduced.
• What was the purpose of the Rentenmark?

  It was tied to the price of gold and backed by German industrial plants and agricultural land.
• What was the Dawes Plan and when was it implemented?

  The Dawes Plan was designed to help Germany pay reparations and was implemented in April 1924.
• What did the Dawes Plan involve regarding reparations payments?

  It temporarily reduced reparations to £50 million per year.
• How much money did American banks loan to Germany under the Dawes Plan?

  American banks loaned a total of $25 billion to Germany.
• What was the Young Plan and when was it proposed?

  The Young Plan proposed reducing reparations from £6.6 billion to £2.2 billion in August 1929.
• What were the benefits of the Young Plan for the German people?

  Lower reparations meant lower taxes, boosting public spending power and the economy.
• What was the impact of Stresemann's policies on the German economy from 1923 to 1928?

  Industrial output doubled, and employment, trade, and tax income all increased.
• What was the Locarno Pact and when was it signed?

  The Locarno Pact was signed on December 1, 1925, and involved Germany agreeing to its new border with France.
• What were the benefits of the Locarno Pact for Germany?

  It improved relations with France and increased the status of the Weimar Republic.
• What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact and when was it signed?

  The Kellogg-Briand Pact was signed in August 1928 and committed countries to avoid war for foreign policy aims.
• How did the Kellogg-Briand Pact benefit Germany?

  It showed Germany was included among major powers and improved support for the Weimar government.
• How did Stresemann's foreign policy contribute to the stability of the Weimar Republic?

  It reduced support for extremist parties and increased confidence in moderate parties.
• What happened to the support for extremist parties from May 1924 to May 1928?

  Support for extremists decreased from 60% to 28% in Parliament.
• Who replaced Ebert as the president of Germany in 1925?

  Paul von Hindenburg replaced Ebert as president.
• What were some ongoing issues in Germany despite Stresemann's successes?

  The hated terms of the Treaty of Versailles remained, and extremist parties were still present.
• What was the significance of Stresemann's death in 1929?

  His death marked the beginning of hard times for Germany, including the Wall Street crash and Great Depression.
• What were the main strategies of Stresemann from 1923 to 1929?

  • Ending hyperinflation with the Rentenmark.
  • Implementing the Dawes Plan to manage reparations.
  • Signing the Locarno Pact to improve relations with France.
  • Joining the League of Nations to enhance Germany's status.
  • Signing the Kellogg-Briand Pact to commit to peace.