money that is borrowed and has to be paid back, usually with an extra fee

a temporary currency issued in 1923 to stop hyperinflation

an agreement between Germany and the Allies: it restructured reparations, provided US loans to Germany, and led to French troops leaving the Ruhr

an agreement between Germany and the Allies: it reduced Germany’s reparations by 20%, though it faced criticism for prolonging debt

the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country uses in order to work effectively

Economic recovery under Stresemann

History

In this unit pupils undergo a period study that provides an unfolding narrative which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the chosen period.

Period Studies

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What role did Gustav Stresemann take on after stepping down as chancellor in 1923?

Stresemann introduced the __________ to stabilise the economy and reduce hyperinflation.

an agreement to provide American loans to France

Starting with the earliest, sort these events into chronological order:

it extended reparations payments for decades

Why was the Young Plan criticised by some Germans?

he was a former war hero who represented stability

Why did many Germans support Paul von Hindenburg as president?

French and Belgian troops occupied the __________ Valley in January 1923.

German workers in the Ruhr resisted the French occupation through __________ resistance.

to invest in rebuilding Germany’s industrial sector

to repay reparations to France and Belgium

to support striking workers by paying their wages

Why did the Weimar Government print money during the Ruhr occupation?

the government increased taxes to stabilise the economy

Which of the following were effects of hyperinflation in Germany?

Who suffered the most during hyperinflation in Germany?

they increased support for the communists and Nazis

they led to widespread support for moderate democratic parties

they strengthened public trust in the Weimar Government

How did the economic struggles caused by hyperinflation impact political attitudes in Germany?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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