Weimar Germany: The French Occupation of the Ruhr Edexcel History 2A cards 5.0 / 5 based on 7 ratings ? HistoryThe interwar years in EuropeGCSE Created by: EstherTheBunnyCreated on: 06-07-12 21:36 Key Features Germany was struggling with reparations in 1923, so France 'helped themselves'. This crippled Germany and her economy-most of their mining industry was based there. However, it did little good for the French. German workers: -refused to cooperate and work for the French. -carried out strikes and riots. -Killed some French workers when France brought their own workers in. German Government: -agreed with the protestors. -arranged a huge protest. -encouraged strikes. -gave money to strikers to help them. 1 of 2 Consequences Hatred grew for the weakened government and for the French. Workers of both countries were killed. Soldiers and the public killed a few people. When there were strikes, production was halted and the French Occupation was made useless. It also led to hyperinflation, because the occupation crippled Germany and the government had to print more paper money. 2 of 2
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