The Dawes Plan and Reparations after WWI

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What was the consequence of Germany's dependence on foreign capital, especially from the USA?

Reduced unemployment rates

Improved import/export balance

Vulnerability to fluctuations in the stock market (correct)

Increased economic stability

What was the result of the economic policies of the Weimar Government from 1924 to 1929?

Disequilibrium in the economy and welfare (correct)

Increased investment in modernization of plants

Reduced foreign capital investment in housing

Long-term economic growth

What helped improve conditions and wage rates for workers in Germany during the 1920s?

Unionization and strikes (correct)

Unemployment schemes

Compulsory arbitration

Support from the government

What was the consequence of the lack of balance in Germany's import and export trade?

Disequilibrium in the economy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the economic boom on Worthco and German labor?

Improved income and reduced unemployment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the social security payments introduced by the Weimar Government?

Reduced burden on employees (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Reparation Daweo Plan?

To promote European peace and stability (A) Signup and view all the answers

How much did the Reparation Daweo Plan pay over a year?

32,000 million (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition for Germany to participate in collective security?

Economic performance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Yang Plan?

To pay reparations over 2 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the National Aof revision?

Economic power was not achieved (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the American policy towards Germany?

Restoration of German sovereignty (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Dawes Plan?

Removal of the threat of inflation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Stresemann's policies during his era?

Strengthening the economy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the introduction of the Pechmark?

Inflation was reduced (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Young Plan?

The reparations were reduced (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Stresemann's policies on the German economy?

The economy recovered to pre-war levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the currency commission led by Yeo-Schacht?

Inflation was reduced (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the election between 142-23?

No party received a majority (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the grand coalition fail?

Because it was not quick and effective in its decision-making (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the political instability?

The government was ineffective in dealing with violence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the view of the Weimar Government towards the elite and opinion shapers?

They were unable to win them over (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the May 25 vote for Hidebary?

He was not committed to democracy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the political instability on the government's efforts?

It undermined the government's efforts (B) Signup and view all the answers