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G4: The Weimar Republic in the Stresemann years

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What were two of the key economic policies introduced by Stresemann during his time in office? (2 correct answers)

a)
Nationalising all industries
b)
Negotiating the Dawes Plan for reparations payments
c)
Increased military spending to boost the economy
d)
The introduction of the Rentenmark to stabilise currency
2.

Which of the following were social changes during the Stresemann years? (2 correct answers)

a)
A rise in women's rights and freedoms
b)
A decrease in cultural activities and artistic expression
c)
Increased popularity of cinema and theatre
d)
A return to strict traditional family roles
3.

What were the effects of the Dawes Plan on Germany? (2 correct answers)

a)
Increased foreign investment in Germany
b)
Immediate reduction of unemployment rates
c)
Stabilisation of the German economy
d)
Complete repayment of reparations within a year
4.

Which statement about the political situation in the Weimar Republic during the Stresemann years is correct? (1 correct answer)

a)
Stresemann worked to improve relations with the Allies
b)
The government was stable with no political opposition
c)
There was a rise in extremist political parties
d)
There were no elections held during this period
5.

What was the significance of the Locarno Treaties for Germany? (2 correct answers)

a)
It led to the immediate end of reparations payments
b)
It improved Germany's international standing
c)
It resulted in Germany being allowed to rearm
d)
It marked Germany's acceptance of its western borders
6.

What role did Stresemann play in foreign policy? (2 correct answers)

a)
He promoted Germany's entry into the League of Nations
b)
He aimed to strengthen alliances with Eastern Europe
c)
He ignored the Treaty of Versailles completely
d)
He sought a friendlier relationship with France and Britain
7.

Which economic challenges remained in Germany despite the successes of the Stresemann years? (2 correct answers)

a)
Germany had fully paid off its war debts
b)
Germany was reliant on US loans
c)
Hyperinflation was completely resolved
d)
High unemployment rates persisted
8.

What was the impact of the Young Plan on Germany? (2 correct answers)

a)
It further reduced reparations payments
b)
It increased the duration for reparations payments
c)
It eliminated all foreign debts immediately
d)
It led to a stronger economy overnight
9.

Which of the following best describes the cultural atmosphere in Germany during the Stresemann years? (1 correct answer)

a)
Increased support for traditional art forms only
b)
A decline in international cultural exchange
c)
Censorship and suppression of artistic expression
d)
A time of great artistic and intellectual innovation
10.

Which cultural movements thrived in Germany during the Stresemann years? (2 correct answers)

a)
A decline in all forms of artistic expression
b)
The rise of classical music only
c)
The Bauhaus movement in architecture
d)
Expressionism in art and literature