Again, stresemann played a key role in restoring his nations prosperity. Promenade your face partner and discuss your notes 3. The significance of stresemann in the recovery of germany. In august 1923, during the ruhr occupation, president ebert appointed gustav stresemann as his new chancellor and foreign secretary. He was colaureate of the nobel peace prize in 1926 his most notable achievement was the reconciliation between germany and france, for which he and. Gustav stresemann and the golden years teaching resources. This is a power point on the the golden age of germany19241929 when gustav stresemann made significant improvements to germany. During the past few years i have led a sometimes hard battle for german foreign policy. Economic recovery weimar recovery and stresemann 1924. He was elected to the new reichstag in 1920 and spent the next three years in opposition. Stresemann and the golden years 1 name the two jobs that stresemann did in the german government. Taking all of the evidence into account, one could argue that stresemanns successes outweighed his limitations and he was very significant to the recovery of germany after 1923. Just before his death in 1929, stresemann said the. Weimar republicgolden agestresemann flashcards in gcse.
However, 19241929 indeed have been the years of declining for the nazi party in which they lost power due to several varying reasons, such as the golden years led by the german foreign minister gustav stresemann, and the disorganized nazi party as a consequence of the leaders that were arrested after the failure of the munich beer hall putsch, including hitler becoming banned from speaking. He came from humble beginnings, he was the youngest of seven children, and the son of a beer bottler. This is because gustav stresemann was a dominant figure on the political scene. Stresemann called off the 1923 ruhr strike and started to pay reparations again but the american dawes plan gave germany longer to make the payments and the young plan of 1929 reduced the payments. A crowd of women standing in line at a polling station in the weimar republic in 1919, the first year women were allowed to vote. This golden age was driven by rapid industrial growth in germany, underpinned by large american loans, capital investment and the restoration of foreign trade. Under stresemanns leadership, from 1924 onwards weimars economy recovered, germany regained international credibility and social change accelerated, until the disaster of 1929s wall. Prominent features of this period were a growing economy and a consequent decrease in civil unrest. Gustav stresemann, which came into allied possession at the end of world war ii as part of the vast collection of german foreign. The stresemann years germany and the great depression.
Gustav ernst stresemann gustav stresemann help info. The golden years for germany power point student notes. They didnt have enough money to pay their bills so they cut down a lot trees and printed some. After the chaos of 191923, he oversaw a period of stability and prosperity. I was too close to the man, too intimate with him, too attached to him. The years 1924 to 1929 have been referred to as weimars golden years, but historians disagree as to just how much the german economy. The years between 1924 and 1929 have become known as the golden age of weimar, marked by economic recovery, growing prosperity and better living conditions. The period between 1924 and 1929 is known as a golden age or the years of hope economic and political stablility returned this was largely due to the policies of gustav stresemann he improved germanys situation both economically and politically 5. How successful was gustav stresemann in solving the. Stresemann was a vernunftrepublikaner, that is, someone who supported the weimar republic because it seemed the best course of action rather than from a firm commitment to parliamentary democracy.
Reasons why the government living standards were low in the years 191823. During the war, stresemann had supported imperial aims and desired extensive annexation of foreign territory. The period between 1924 and 1929 is known as a golden age or the years of hope economic and political stablility returned this was largely due to the policies of gustav stresemann he improved germany s situation both economically and politically 5. End of stresemann eraoptimism ended due to great depression leadership of gustav stresemann 19241929 golden years of the. Gustav stresemann was born on may 10, 1878, in berlin, germany. Differentiation strategies are suggested and an interactive equivalent is. Gustav stresemann on the new germany 1927 german statesman and foreign minister gustav stresemann spoke of the new germany after accepting the nobel peace prize in june 1927. To conclude, i agree partially that the years 192429 were the golden years, due to a rapid, undeniable increase in foreign policy and diplomacy, and a slow increase in economic growth yet germany was on the edge of being destroyed due to its dependency on other countries. After 1924 there was a gradual improvement in living standards. Key questions how far did stresemann help germany to recover.
The stresemann years can be considered the golden years of. To what extent did the weimar republic recover between the. The statement about the golden years of the weimar republic is definitely to some extent true. Germany had a strong military tradition, so losing their military was very humiliating and caused germans to lose a lot of pride. How successful was gustav stresemann in solving the problems germany faced in 1924 to 1929. For example, unemployment insurance was introduced in 1927. In the locarno pact of 1925, france, belgium and germany agreed to respect each others borders. Read the fulltext online edition of stresemann and the rearmament of germany 1954. He was chancellor of germany for 100 days in 1923 and then from foreign minister till 1929, the year of his death. Stresemann and the rearmament of germany by hans w.
Stresemann did many things to improve germany, making his time in power the golden years. Gustav stresemann was in power, or in positions of influence and germany gained political power and the economic difficulties started to be overcome. In august 1923, a new government was formed, led by gustav stresemann. Was gustav stresemann the saviour of weimar germany. Lo to evaluate the successes and failures of stresemanns economic and foreign policies. Italy, japan and werimar germany as well as many others. Called off the passive resistence in the ruhr, burned the worthless marks and negotiated to receive american loans under the dawes plan in 1924. Golden era 19241929 gustav stresemann was reichskanzler for 100 days in 1923, and served as foreign minister from 1923 to 1929, a period of relative stability for the weimar republic, known in germany as goldene zwanziger golden twenties. You must not expect from me a balanced, critical account of stresemann. Now with your shoulder partner read the decisions ppt and the presentation embedded below and pages 235 of your texts. To know who gustav stresemann was to understand how he helped solve germanys problems to be able to evaluate his success starter. The golden years learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
We pride ourselves on being a safe website for both teachers and students. Stresemann worked to improve germany s international relations. In 1926, germany was accepted into the league of nations. Starter watch the film clip take notes on who was stresemann and what did he achieve.
Gustav stresemann 18781929 gustav stresemann is the man credited for germany s golden years in the 1920s. The weimar republic enjoyed a golden age of political stability in the years 192428 when the armistice was signed by germany in 1918, germany was in a complete state of disarray. Golden years only when compared to previous years of instability as there were still many underlying economic and political issues. Can describe and explain problems and solutions c can assess how successful stresemman was in a supported judgment a. A challenging activity for ks45 in which students use evidence to write two obituaries from a nazi and communist perspective. Golden years the stresemann years can be considered the golden years of the weimar republic. Stresemann was credited with restoring germanys status on the world stage after wwi. The period 19251929 is often considered to be the golden era of weimar germanys political history. Click on link to download view power point posted for history by student notes admin. How successful was stresemann in solving the problems of weimar 192429. School history uses a secure ssl connection to encrypt your data and we only work. How will you alter the course of the weimar republic. Use your notes to try and complete both sides of the rally coach. An exploration of the years 19241929 within germany with particular reference to gustav stresemann.
The weaknesses of the weimar republic continued during this period, but due to stresemann s diplomacy, germany s situation improved. These were the golden years of the weimar republic. Chancellor foreign minister 2 what two things did stresemann do to end the crisis of hyperinflation. At the turn of the twentieth century, women throughout europe and north america were demanding that their governments give them the right to. The years 1924 to 1929 became known as the golden years, as foreign relations improved and the economy prospered. A view of the political power of the weimar republic. Adam wegier how far do you agree that 192429 were the. Under stresemann s leadership, from 1924 onwards weimars economy recovered, germany regained international credibility and social change accelerated, until the disaster of 1929s wall. How far did germany recover under stresemann 19239. Young pact reduced the german reparations to two billion pounds. If they had solved the problems of germany, hitler wouldnt have had a chance. For six years we were in almost daily intercourse, either in personal interview or by intermediaries, and i believe that no two men in similar positions were ever more frank with one another or more free in interchange of suggestion and criticism. This study is based on the unpublished papers of dr.
Many in germany blamed the government for the invasion of the ruhr as it was the government who signed the treaty which meant they had to pay large reparations to france. Gustav stresemann was chancellor in 1923 and foreign minister 192429. The golden years of weimar by mary kettering on prezi. Did stresemann help germany to recover authorstream. As the years were known as the golden years there was many successes, these include of economic, political and foreign policy success. A naval mutiny broke out in kiel, and germany was plunged into a revolution. Luckily for the weimar republic, there were figures at home and abroad who had the talent and the motivation to save the republic. The weimar republic grew in strength by virtue of gustav stresemann and his intervention, the introduction of a new currency and a cultural blast however there were still a number of factors holding germany back. He became the german chancellor in 1923 for three months and then foreign minister until his death in 1929. The diplomatic skills of gustav stresemann, the foreign minister allowed germany to excel in foreign affairs.
In 1926, he was awarded a nobel peace prize for his reconciliation efforts. Women in the weimar republic facing history and ourselves. How did the weimar republic recover under stresemann. The weaknesses of the weimar republic continued during this period, but due to stresemanns diplomacy, germanys situation improved. Education was highly valued from his family, and they paid.