Post-World War I Germany and the Ruhr Crisis

After WWI, Germany faced severe economic and political challenges, exacerbated by the Treaty of Versailles. The German government attempted to address reparations by printing more money, leading to hyperinflation. France, needing reparations to pay its debts, occupied the Ruhr Valley, prompting German passive resistance. This occupation strained international relations, particularly with Britain. Eventually, diplomatic efforts led to the French withdrawal and the implementation of the Dawes Plan, which reduced reparations and addressed hyperinflation. The crisis highlighted the fragility of post-war Europe and the tensions between France and Germany.

What major treaty did Germany have to conform to after World War I?

• Treaty of London

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Berlin

What was Germany's initial strategy to pay reparations?

• Increasing taxes

• Selling national assets

• Printing more money

• Borrowing money from the USA

Which two countries signed the Treaty of Rapallo in 1922?

• Germany and France

• Germany and USSR

• Germany and Belgium

• Germany and USA

What was the primary reason for France's occupation of the Ruhr Valley?

• To establish a military base

• To prevent a German invasion

• To secure reparations payments

• To expand its territory

How did the German government respond to the French occupation of the Ruhr?

• By declaring war

• By urging passive resistance

• By negotiating a peace treaty

• By increasing industrial output

What was the global perception of France after the occupation of the Ruhr?

• As a neutral party

• As a major threat to peace

• As a stabilizing force

• As a victim of aggression

Who was the British Prime Minister critical of the French occupation?

• Neville Chamberlain

• Ramsay MacDonald

• Winston Churchill

• David Lloyd George

What plan was agreed upon to reduce Germany's war reparations?

• Dawes Plan

• Morgenthau Plan

• Marshall Plan

• Young Plan

When did France leave the Ruhr Valley?

• 1924

• 1923

• 1926

• 1925

What was the long-term consequence of the Ruhr Crisis for France?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased military power

• Strengthened alliances

• Destabilized relations with Germany and Britain