iGCSE History Germany - Stresemann

Who helped to improve Germany's economy after 1923?

• Friedrich Ebert

• Gustav Stresemann

• Franz von Papen

• Wilhelm II

What was the name of the new currency introduced by Stresemann in November 1923?

• The Euro

• The Reichsmark

• The Deutschmark

• The Rentenmark

What did Stresemann introduce in 1923 to solve the problem of hyperinflation?

• More banks

• More savings accounts

• A new currency

• A new Chancellor

What was the name given to the loan agreement made with the USA in 1924?

• The Dawes Plan

• The Dawes Act

• The Young Plan

• The Young Act

Which country gave Germany loans with the 1924 Dawes Plan?

• The USA

• Britain

• France

• Austria

The Dawes Plan of 1924 restored hope and confidence in the German economy.

• True

• False

What did more extreme political parties such as the NSDAP (Nazi Party) believe about the loans from the USA?

• They were a good idea

• They did not have an opinion

• They were relieved that war loans could be paid.

• They were angry that Germany had to continue to pay reparations.

What did France promise with Germany after the 1925 Locarno Pact?

• It would invade if Germany threatened.

• Peace with Germany

What was Stresemann's first name?

• Gertrude

• Gustav

• Gregory

• Georges

Who helped Stresemann to create the new temporary currency?

• Paul von Hindenburg

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Hjalmar Schacht

• Adolf Hitler