Topic 2 Quiz 2

Which tactic did Stresemann use to improve Germany’s relations with other countries? 

diplomacy

How did he improve Germany’s relationship with Britain and France immediately in 1923? 

Ending passive resistance in the Ruhr

What agreement was signed in 1925 to improve Germany’s international status? 

Locarno Pact

How many treaties were included in the Pact? 

7

Which boarder issue did the pact solve? 

The new western border set by the Treaty of Versailles

Which region was granted back France? 

Alsace-Lorraine

Which international body did both sides agree to use to resolve disputes? 

The League of Nations

Which political parties/ groups were unhappy with the Locarno Pact? 

Nationalists

When did Germany join the League of Nations? 

September 1926

Which major body of the League did Germany join? 

The Council

What was the aim of the League of Nations? 

To resolve international disputed without military force.

When did Germany Sign the Kellogg-Briand Pact? 

August 1928

How many countries signed the Kellogg Briand Pact? 

62

Which powerful country was part of this pact but not part of the League of Nations? 

The USA

What was the aim of the Kellogg Briand Pact? 

prevent future wars by promising not to use military force to settle disagreements.

Which American President signed the pact? 

Calvin Coolidge

Why was the Pact an important improvement for Germany? 

Showed Germany was included as a major world power

What impact did the pact have on the Weimar Government? 

Increased confidence that moderate parties could make Germany strong again.

Why did some Germans not approve of the Pact? 

It did not change the Treaty of Versailles

When did Stresemann die? 

October 1929