economic challenges in weimar republic - 3

for what main reasons had germany had a strong economy before 1914?

germany was wealthy before ww1.

• abundant natural resources.

• strong trade ties.

what were the two principle features of ‘passive resistance’ ?

• not working.

• not openly engaging in revolt against them.

give at least two ways in which Stresemann attempted to appease foreign powers during the 100 days.

• call off passive resistance.

• establish the new currency.

• promise to make repayments (reparations).

for what two reasons did hyperinflation not cause German people to lose faith in the government?

• blamed the french and Belgians.

• business men profited.

list two ways in which the Weimar Republic had improved living standards in its early years.

• improving the quality of life of industrial workers.

• unemployed - had benefits.

why was printing more money a bad idea for Germany ?

• decreased the value of the mark.

• hyperinflation - out of control - economy collapsed.

what was the Dawne’s plan ?

• America loans a lot of money to Germany to help them pay off reparations (from France).

• good for Germany - golden age - golden twenties (cultural renaissance in Germany).

• however, this was bad as Germany became dependent on them - bad.

what was the wall street crash (1929) ?

• the collapse of share prices on the New York stock exchanges.

• aka great depression.

• Germany - dependent on loans from America.

• loss of investment - unemployment (affected everyone).

• people lost faith in the Weimar German constitution.