Germany: The Dates

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What was beginning to happen to Germany in October 1918?
Germany was beginning to lose the First World War, their allies had surrendered and Germany was suffering severe economic problems.
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What happened on the 3rd October 1918?
Prince Max wrote to US President Wilson asking for an armistice. Weeks of negotiation then followed.
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What was Germany's High Seas Fleet tasked with on 29th October 1918?
They were going to be sent out on a do-or-die mission against the Royal Navy, this led to mutiny among sailors at Kiel. Dockworkers and soldiers joined the sailors and set up soviets.
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What did Ebert's government do on 11th November 1918?
They agreed to Allied armistice terms, the German troops withdrew beyond the Rhine and Germany surrendered its air force.
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Which party held the majority in the 1919 elections for a National Asssembly?
The SPD won with 38% of the vote followed by The Centre and the Democrats.
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Why were socialist politics confused from 1919-22?
1. The SPD was commited to democracy 2. The KPD wanted to overthrow Weimar 3. The USPD wanted a socialist society but within a democratic framework.
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When did the USDP end?
In December 1920, its members then joined the KPD or SPD.
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When was the Kapp Putsch?
In March 1920, after the ordered disbanding of a Freikorp unit, 5000 Freikorps marched into Berlin to assist Kapp and Luttwitz
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Why were the 1920 elections a disaster for the Weimar coalition parties?
They were a disaster for the SPD, Centre and DDP because they had commanded 78% of the vote before the election, after they only had 45% leading to a series of weak, short-lived coalition governments.
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What was the Ruhr crisis of 1923?
When Germany failed to deliver reparation payments in January 1923, French and Belgium troops occupied the Ruhr. The Weimar government ordered the suspension of reparations and supported 'passive resistance'
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When was the Munich Putsch
8th of November 1923
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How did Stresemann stabilise the currency in November 1923?
1. They introduced the 'Rentenmark' a new currency. One dollar was now equal to 4.2 Rentenmarks, this success was largely down to Schacht
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What was The Dawes plan of April 1924?
he Dawes plan proposed that whilst not reducing Germany's overall reparations bill, it should be paid over a longer time: 1. Germany was to make annual payments of £50M for the first five years, after which it would rise to £125M.
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What was the Young plan of February 1929?
The Young's plan, suggested by Owen Young created a final plan for reparations: 1. Germany was to pay 2,000M marks a year for the next 59 years 2. Allied controls over Germany's railways and banks were scrapped.
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When was Weimar's golden age?
1924-29
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What other factors of political stability were there from 1924-29?
1. In the 1928 election, 76% of the electorate supported pro-Weimar parties 2. The Grand Coalition in 1928, led by the SPD's Hermann Muller, commanded a secure majority in the Reichstag.
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When was Hindenburg elected President?
1925.
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What were the 1925 Locarno Treaties?
The Locarno pact was signed in December 1925, it included: 1. Germany, France and Belgium agreed to respect their existing frontiers 2. Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia agreed to settle future disputes peacefully.
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What was the Treaty of Berlin of 1926?
The Treaty of Berlin was an agreement that reaffirmed the Treaty of Rapallo and guarenteed mutual neutrality in the event of an attack on either country.
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What was the Great Depression of 1929?
Disaster struck the New York stock exchange on Wall Street, the value of shares collapsed and many people were ruined. Americans pulled investments from Germany,
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What happened in the 1930s election?
As a result of the desperation in Germany, people turned to extreme parties: 1. The communists (KPD) won 77 seats 2. The Nazis did even better winning 107 seats
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Who was Chancellor Bruning?
1. Chancellor from 1930-32 2.He was dependent on Hindenburg using Article 48 with no Reichstag majority 3. Bruning can be seen as a semi-dictator as a result
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How was Bruning removed as Chancellor in 1932?
General von Schleicher, who had influence over Hindenburg convinced Hindenburg to dismiss Bruning after losing faith in him in 1932. He was then replaced by Franz von Papen.
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What percent of the vote did the Nazi party get in the 1928 election?
2.6%
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What happened in the 1932 elections?
In March 1932 Hitler challenged Hindenburg for the presidency, although Hitler lost, he won 37% of the vote. In May 1932 von Papen became chancellor, he tried to reach agreement with the Nazi's which failed resulting in new elections.
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Which other political parties remained relatively strong in the 1932 elections?
1. The Centre party retained its Catholic support 2. The Communist KDP 3. The SPD retained the support of wokers 4. The nationalist DNVP still won the support of its traditional voters
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What was Hitler's overall situation in the autumn of 1932?
His charismatic authority ensured that the different groups within the party remained neutral. However he was not totally successful as he failed to win the confidence of Hindenburg
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How did the Nazi's perform in the November 1932 elections?
After a decisive vote of no confidence in the Reichstag, von Papen called for new elections. The party was short of funds, these elections were a major blow for Hitler, the vote slipped to 33%
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Why did the conservative elite support the Nazis after the November 1932 elections?
1. They feared if the Nazi bubble burst, the Communists might seize power 2. Hitler might attempt an armed putsch, which could lead to a disastrous civil war.
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What were The Lippe elections of mid-January 1933?
In mid-January 1933 the Nazis threw everything into elections in the small state of Lippe to show they were still a major force. The strategy worked winning 39% of the vote, Hitler could boast that his party were back on the road. On 28th January
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What were The Lippe elections of mid-January 1933? (2)
Schleicher resigned as he had virtually no support in the Reichstag and lacked the support of Hindenburg.
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How did the Nazi party benefit from the Reichstag fire of February 1933
1. Hindenburg was convinced the KPD were involved and issued a decree suspending freedom of press, speech and association 2. KPD and SPD leaders arrested
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What percent of the vote did the Nazi's get in the March 1933 elections?
43.9%, with the DNVP winning just 8%
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