How did Germany's economy recover after the inflation crisis 1921-1923?
They established the Dawes Plan where they loaned money from the US to pay reparations and the amount of annual payments was reduced (slowly increase as eco ->
What is the difference between the left and and right on the political spectrum?
Left- progressive, focused on equality and social change Right-conservative, focused on tradition and maintaining status quo.
What is communism?
a left-wing ideology that proposes an ideal of an equal, classless society. Implemented first as a dictatorship of the people where there is no private owners
Why was the League of Nations a failure?
structural issues (voting-consensus-meeting once a year), lack of membership of powerful nations (eg US, Germany), major members not following prescriptions
What were some of the key elements of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points?
Creation of the League of Nations, trade equality, ending secret treatise, open global diplomacy
What were some of the lifestyle changes for Germans during the 'Golden years'?
increased housing, increased wages, lower unemployment rates, greater artistic freedom, greater positivity about the future.
What were some of the key elements of the Treaty of Versailles?
disarmament, loss of territory, loss of overseas colonies, reparations, acceptance of guilt
How did some women benefit from the 'golden years'?
increased job opportunities, political freedom, freedom to socialise, economic independence
What is socialism?
a left-wing ideology that promotes equality through the use of state structures (eg welfare). Allows private property ownership.
Give an example of a right wing ideology
fascism, nazism
Give an example of a left-wing ideology.
Liberalism, socialism, communism
When was the 'Golden Era' of the Weimar Republic?
1924-1933
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