Stresemann
Chancellor and Foreign Minister during the 'Golden Age'
Rentenmark
Temporary German currency introduced by Stresemann in 1923
Reichsmark
New currency backed by gold reserves in Germany from 1924
Dawes Plan
Agreement where the USA lent Germany $3,000 million over six years
Locarno Pact
Agreement on borders signed by Britain, France, Italy, and Belgium in 1925
Young Plan
Plan that reduced reparations payment to £1,850 million and extended payment time
Hyperinflation
When money loses its value rapidly
Treaty of Versailles
Post-WWI treaty determining Germany's treatment
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Agreement for peaceful conflict resolution signed by 65 countries in 1928
Golden Age
Period from 1924-29 with economic prosperity and social advancements
Golden Age Benefits
Included industrial growth, public works, and reduced support for extremists
Unemployment Insurance Law
1927 law providing benefits for the unemployed in Germany
League of Nations
International organization where Germany gained a permanent seat in 1926
Women's Advancements
Including voting rights, new employment opportunities, and social freedoms
Middle Class Struggles
Bankrupted by inflation, faced job challenges post-WWI
Allied Troop Withdrawal
Allied troops left the Ruhr and Rhine earlier than planned in the late 1920s
Economic Dependency
Germany relied heavily on American loans, posing a risk
Stresemann's Achievements
Ended hyperinflation, improved economy, and international relations, seen as father of the nation
Public Works
Construction projects like stadiums and opera houses for economic stimulus
Housing Initiatives
Tax breaks, land grants, and loans led to the construction of two million homes
International Relations
Improved through agreements like the Locarno Pact and League of Nations membership
Social Advancements
Including increased social freedoms and opportunities for women