The Treaty of Versailles and the Dawes Plan played pivotal roles in shaping Weimar Germany's post-WWI fate. The treaty's harsh terms led to economic hardship and political extremism, while the Dawes Plan, with American loans, brought temporary stability and cultural prosperity during the 'Golden Twenties'. However, these measures failed to provide lasting solutions, setting the stage for future crises.
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The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany, leading to economic hardship and a sense of national humiliation
Germany was forced to accept full responsibility for World War I under the "war guilt" clause of the Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to significantly reduce its military forces and cede territory, further weakening the country
The Dawes Plan, introduced in 1924, aimed to make reparations payments more manageable and stabilize the German economy
The Dawes Plan facilitated American loans to Germany and helped stabilize the economy, leading to a period of relative stability known as the "Golden Twenties."
Gustav Stresemann, as Chancellor and Foreign Minister, played a crucial role in implementing the Dawes Plan and improving Germany's international standing
The humiliation of the Treaty of Versailles and economic hardships led to the emergence of extremist movements, such as the Communist Party and the Nazi Party, seeking to undermine the democratic system
The moderate SPD initially led the government, but faced challenges from both the far-left and far-right factions
Gustav Stresemann's leadership helped stabilize the economy and improve Germany's international standing, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926
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The ______ of ______, signed in 1919, had a profound impact on the Weimar Republic after World War I.
Treaty
Versailles
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Germany had to pay reparations fixed at ______ billion gold marks, or about £______ billion, as dictated by the treaty.
132
6.6
02
Under the treaty, Germany lost all its overseas colonies, had to demilitarize the ______, and accept the presence of ______ troops for up to 15 years.
Rhineland
Allied
