FRG elections of 1953, 1957 and 1961 (OCR A-Level History A): 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 SPD leader Erich Ollenhauer differ from his predecessor Kurt Schumacher?
How did SPD leader Erich Ollenhauer differ from his predecessor Kurt Schumacher?
He was more moderate
When was the third Bundestag election held?
When was the third Bundestag election held?
15 September 1957
What was significant about Saarland in the 1957 election?
What was significant about Saarland in the 1957 election?
It was the first time it voted
Which factors contributed to Adenauer's popularity in 1957?
Which factors contributed to Adenauer's popularity in 1957?
Independence in 1955 & EEC in 1957
What percentage of Bundestag seats did the CDU-CSU win in 1957?
What percentage of Bundestag seats did the CDU-CSU win in 1957?
50.2%
What was historically significant about the 1957 election results?
What was historically significant about the 1957 election results?
Only postwar absolute majority
When did the fourth federal election take place?
When did the fourth federal election take place?
17 September 1961
Who was the SPD's chancellor candidate in 1961?
Who was the SPD's chancellor candidate in 1961?
Willy Brandt
How old was Adenauer during the 1961 election?
How old was Adenauer during the 1961 election?
85 years old
What criticism did Adenauer face in 1961?
What criticism did Adenauer face in 1961?
His response to Berlin crisis
Who succeeded Adenauer as chairman of the coalition in 1963?
Who succeeded Adenauer as chairman of the coalition in 1963?
Ludwig Erhard