The 1949 election; the economic miracle (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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How old was Konrad Adenauer when elected as FRG's first chancellor in 1949?
How old was Konrad Adenauer when elected as FRG's first chancellor in 1949?
73 years old
For how many years did Adenauer hold the position of chancellor?
For how many years did Adenauer hold the position of chancellor?
14 years
Who was elected as federal president by the convention in 1949?
Who was elected as federal president by the convention in 1949?
Theodor Heuss
When did the Bundestag first convene in Bonn?
When did the Bundestag first convene in Bonn?
7 September 1949
What percentage of Bundestag seats did the CDU/CSU, FDP and DP coalition secure?
What percentage of Bundestag seats did the CDU/CSU, FDP and DP coalition secure?
51.7%
What was the German term for the economic miracle?
What was the German term for the economic miracle?
Wirtschaftswunder
Who served as Adenauer's economic minister?
Who served as Adenauer's economic minister?
Ludwig Erhard
Which currency replaced the Reichsmark in 1948?
Which currency replaced the Reichsmark in 1948?
Deutsche Mark
What was the unemployment rate in West Germany by 1960?
What was the unemployment rate in West Germany by 1960?
0.4%
By what percentage did productivity increase during the economic miracle?
By what percentage did productivity increase during the economic miracle?
600%
On what date was the FRG declared fully sovereign?
On what date was the FRG declared fully sovereign?
5 May 1955
In which year did Adenauer ban the neo-Nazi Socialist Reich Party?
In which year did Adenauer ban the neo-Nazi Socialist Reich Party?
1952
When was the Bundeswehr officially created?
When was the Bundeswehr officially created?
12 November 1955
What age range was subject to conscription in 1956?
What age range was subject to conscription in 1956?
18 to 45
On what date did Stalin send the note proposing German unification?
On what date did Stalin send the note proposing German unification?
10 March 1952