The challenges of 1923 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What is hyperinflation?
What is hyperinflation?
Extreme price rises; money loses value
What did a loaf of bread cost in Germany by 1923?
What did a loaf of bread cost in Germany by 1923?
200,000 billion German marks
When did the German mark become completely worthless?
When did the German mark become completely worthless?
November 1923
What percentage of Germany's industry was in the Ruhr region?
What percentage of Germany's industry was in the Ruhr region?
80% of coal, iron and steel
Why did France invade the Ruhr in January 1923?
Why did France invade the Ruhr in January 1923?
Germany fell behind on reparations
How did the German government respond to the French invasion of the Ruhr?
How did the German government respond to the French invasion of the Ruhr?
They encouraged workers to strike
When did the German government first start printing enormous amounts of money?
When did the German government first start printing enormous amounts of money?
During World War I (1914-18)
What was the final trigger that pushed Germany into complete hyperinflation?
What was the final trigger that pushed Germany into complete hyperinflation?
Printing money for striking workers
Which group suffered most severely from hyperinflation?
Which group suffered most severely from hyperinflation?
Pensioners living on savings
Which group actually benefited from hyperinflation?
Which group actually benefited from hyperinflation?
People with debts
What political impact did hyperinflation have on the Weimar Republic?
What political impact did hyperinflation have on the Weimar Republic?
Germans blamed Weimar government
Why did farmers benefit from hyperinflation?
Why did farmers benefit from hyperinflation?
Food prices rose; demand stayed strong