the depession

What happened to Germnay after the wall Street crash?

The USA had to recall the loans they gave to Germany, destabilising their economy. Unemployment and poverty I creased so the German people become more desperate

What was done to tackle the economic and social damage?

There was no majority at the Reichstag so it was hard to pass laws. Bruning was chancellor in 1930 and cut spending and welfare benefits in hopes of international support however he worsened the situation. He was scared of a repeat of hyperinflation

How did the depression help the Nazis gain popularity?

There were new elections held in 1930 which gave Nazis the opportunity to exploit the situation for votes. The German people were desperate and turned to extreme parties as they promised radical solutions to the problems.

What did the German people think of the government?

They were unhappy and thought that the politicians argued over jobs without doing anything about the rise of unemployment.