To what extent was the prosperity and stability experienced by the Weimar Republic in the mid 1920s superficial? Historians frequently argue whether the 1920s in Germany was a period of prosperity or not. Although the Weimar Republic had perceived prosperity and stability in the mid 20s‚ there were many social‚ political and economic issues beneath the surface. Even though Germany was able to regain international status and achieve economic stability through the Dawes plan in 1924‚ there were
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Britain empire. He made the first GST tax‚ and gave women the right to vote. He led Canada to winning several incredibly successful battles‚ including the famous Paschendale. At the peace treaty of Versailles‚ he got a separate seat from Britain‚ which led to independence. Canada signed as an independent nation on the treaty and was a delegate for the World Nations. Robert Borden increased the war effort in World war One by sending out more troops into battle and by sending out more supplies for the
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first factor in why alliances caused World War 1 is political reasons. Some examples of political are the treaties that were made before and during the war to help protect alliances. Treaty means a formal agreement between two or more states and the document in which such agreement is set down. The first treaty that took place was the dual alliance between Austria-Hungary and Germany. This treaty is explaining that if Germany attacks Russia Austria-Hungary helps them and when England attacks Austria-Hungary
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general association of nations...for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small states alike.’ Part of TofV so LofN to protect the terms of that Treaty. Wilson = It ‘can arbitrate and correct mistakes’ in the treaties. Oversaw mandates and treatment of minorities and international zones like Danzig‚ Saar etc… Weak enforcement French wanted the League to have its own military forces Britain and America did not. Covenant of the
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Thursday 2nd October 2014 Classwork How successful was Stresemann in Resolving Germany’s Problems between 1923 and 1929? Stresemann was successful in resolving Germanys problems between 1923 and 1929 as he helped Germany with the economy‚ culture‚ politics and foreign policy. Although Stresemann was only chancellor for a few months he was a leading member of every government from the years 1923 till 1929. Stresemann’s greatest achievements was in foreign policy where Germany was accepted
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The people of Germany were not thrilled about the treaty and were instead bitter because they had to accept responsibility for the war. Additionally‚ they were left with no choice but to pay a fine of $6.6 Billion for the damages that the war caused‚ reduce their army to 100‚000‚ lose all of their colonies
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warfare against merchant ships trading with France and Britain‚ the United States entered the war against Central Powers. The American war aim was to detach the war from nationalistic disputes or ambitions‚ after the Bolshevik disclosure of secret treaties between the Allies‚ which discredited their claims that Germany was the sole power with aggressive ambitions.[10] On 8 January 1918‚ United States President Woodrow Wilson issued a statement which became known as the Fourteen Points. This speech
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1. Bismarck’s Legacy German Unification Germany was a new country‚ which had emerged from nationalism. However in 1800 there had been 400 states which were known as the Holy Roman Empire – each with its own ruler. After the Napoleonic Wars‚ the Holy Roman Empire came to an end and the number of states reduced to 39 which became known as the German Confederation in 1815. Prussia and Austria (the two most powerful states) competed for leadership of the confederation. Prussia in 1834 set up a
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Advanced Higher History Course notes * The Revolution from below. * The Ebert-Groener telephone pact. (2011) * The Spartacist revolt and its suppression. (2012) * The Preparation and Adoption of the Weimar Constitution. (2009) * Impact of hyperinflation in German life. * The Political Consequences of the crisis. (2008) * The Dawes Plan.(2010) * Stresemann’s motives and political development. (2008) * Political and Economical stabilisation. * Stresemann’s foreign policy:
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age of Weimar"‚ was due to the success of Gustav Stresemann. He achieved many successes in foreign affairs such as "Locarno treaties" which was signed by Germany‚ Britain‚ France and Italy‚ where the Germans agreed to accept the western frontiers decided at Versailles‚ in returns the Allies ended their military inspections‚ also Germany agreed to join the Treaty of Versailles which lower their reparation fees. With the help of USA‚ a loan of $800 million under the Dawes plan was given to Germany.
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