Adenauer's decline and the Der Spiegel Crisis of 1962 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which years was Adenauer's chancellorship unchallenged in federal elections?
In which years was Adenauer's chancellorship unchallenged in federal elections?
1953 and 1957
Who was truly responsible for West Germany's economic miracle and served as vice chancellor in 1957?
Who was truly responsible for West Germany's economic miracle and served as vice chancellor in 1957?
Ludwig Erhard
What was Erhard's view on the EEC's orientation that differed from Adenauer's?
What was Erhard's view on the EEC's orientation that differed from Adenauer's?
Extend beyond the original six members
On what date did the Spiegel affair erupt?
On what date did the Spiegel affair erupt?
26 October 1962
What did Chancellor Adenauer call the Der Spiegel incident?
What did Chancellor Adenauer call the Der Spiegel incident?
Abyss of treason
Which minister did Adenauer initially defend after the Spiegel arrests?
Which minister did Adenauer initially defend after the Spiegel arrests?
Defence Minister Strauss
Who was the author of the Spiegel article arrested by Spain?
Who was the author of the Spiegel article arrested by Spain?
Conrad Ahlers
How many state secrets did Strauss report the Spiegel memo revealed?
How many state secrets did Strauss report the Spiegel memo revealed?
41
What was the final outcome for those arrested in the Spiegel affair?
What was the final outcome for those arrested in the Spiegel affair?
None were convicted of treason
When did Erhard succeed Adenauer as chancellor and with what vote?
When did Erhard succeed Adenauer as chancellor and with what vote?
16 Oct 1963, 279 vs 180 votes