FRG elections of 1953, 1957 and 1961 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did the second federal elections take place in West Germany?
When did the second federal elections take place in West Germany?
6 September 1953
How did Erich Ollenhauer differ from his predecessor Kurt Schumacher?
How did Erich Ollenhauer differ from his predecessor Kurt Schumacher?
He was more moderate
What was significant about the 1957 election regarding territory?
What was significant about the 1957 election regarding territory?
First to include Saarland
Which factor contributed to Adenauer's popularity in 1957?
Which factor contributed to Adenauer's popularity in 1957?
Participation in the EEC in early 1957
What was unique about the 1957 election result?
What was unique about the 1957 election result?
Only absolute majority in postwar history
Who was the SPD's chancellor candidate in the 1961 election?
Who was the SPD's chancellor candidate in the 1961 election?
Willy Brandt
How old was Adenauer during the 1961 election?
How old was Adenauer during the 1961 election?
85 years old
How did US support differ between 1957 and 1961 elections?
How did US support differ between 1957 and 1961 elections?
Eisenhower supported in '57, Kennedy less
In which year did Adenauer first meet French President Charles de Gaulle?
In which year did Adenauer first meet French President Charles de Gaulle?
1958
Who succeeded Adenauer as chairman of the coalition in 1963?
Who succeeded Adenauer as chairman of the coalition in 1963?
Ludwig Erhard