Stresemann’s Golden Age

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Stresemann

Chancellor and Foreign Minister during the 'Golden Age'

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Rentenmark

Temporary German currency introduced by Stresemann in 1923

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Reichsmark

New currency backed by gold reserves in Germany from 1924

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Dawes Plan

Agreement where the USA lent Germany $3,000 million over six years

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Locarno Pact

Agreement on borders signed by Britain, France, Italy, and Belgium in 1925

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Young Plan

Plan that reduced reparations payment to £1,850 million and extended payment time

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Hyperinflation

When money loses its value rapidly

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Treaty of Versailles

Post-WWI treaty determining Germany's treatment

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Kellogg-Briand Pact

Agreement for peaceful conflict resolution signed by 65 countries in 1928

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Golden Age

Period from 1924-29 with economic prosperity and social advancements

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Golden Age Benefits

Included industrial growth, public works, and reduced support for extremists

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Unemployment Insurance Law

1927 law providing benefits for the unemployed in Germany

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League of Nations

International organization where Germany gained a permanent seat in 1926

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Women's Advancements

Including voting rights, new employment opportunities, and social freedoms

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Middle Class Struggles

Bankrupted by inflation, faced job challenges post-WWI

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Allied Troop Withdrawal

Allied troops left the Ruhr and Rhine earlier than planned in the late 1920s

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Economic Dependency

Germany relied heavily on American loans, posing a risk

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Stresemann's Achievements

Ended hyperinflation, improved economy, and international relations, seen as father of the nation

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Public Works

Construction projects like stadiums and opera houses for economic stimulus

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Housing Initiatives

Tax breaks, land grants, and loans led to the construction of two million homes

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International Relations

Improved through agreements like the Locarno Pact and League of Nations membership

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Social Advancements

Including increased social freedoms and opportunities for women

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