Growth of extremism, 1928-32 (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did the Wall Street Crash occur?
When did the Wall Street Crash occur?
October 1929
What did the Wall Street Crash trigger worldwide?
What did the Wall Street Crash trigger worldwide?
The Great Depression
What made Germany vulnerable to the Wall Street Crash?
What made Germany vulnerable to the Wall Street Crash?
Heavy reliance on American loans and investment
What did the US stop doing after the Crash?
What did the US stop doing after the Crash?
Lending money to Germany
What did US creditors demand from Germany?
What did US creditors demand from Germany?
Immediate loan repayments
How did German govt respond to being unable to borrow from US?
How did German govt respond to being unable to borrow from US?
Printed more money, raised taxes, cut unemployment benefits
What were set up in Berlin by 1931 to help the hungry?
What were set up in Berlin by 1931 to help the hungry?
Food distribution centres
When did a bank panic hit Germany?
When did a bank panic hit Germany?
1931
Which social class was attracted to the Communists (KPD)?
Which social class was attracted to the Communists (KPD)?
Working-class people
Why did middle & upper classes support the Nazis?
Why did middle & upper classes support the Nazis?
Fear of Communists seizing their businesses and property
What showed democracy was breaking down in Weimar Germany?
What showed democracy was breaking down in Weimar Germany?
Chancellor asked president to pass emergency laws
What happened to the Nazis in the July 1932 election?
What happened to the Nazis in the July 1932 election?
Became the largest party in the Reichstag (~230 seats)
Which 2 extremist parties gained support during Depression?
Which 2 extremist parties gained support during Depression?
Nazis and Communists