Ruhr Crises

• when was it

  1923-25
• What happened?

  In 1923 Germany fell behind on reparation payments so France/Belgium invaded the ruhr and took control of the industry there whcih worsened the economic state of Germany
• Why was the invasion so detrimental?

  Ruhr was germanys industrial heart
• What happened after the invasion

  The government encouraged passive resistance in the Ruhr and supported workers on strike by printing mor emoney
• WHat did the government support lead to

  hyperinflation