Rhine River Ruhr Valley Belgium Rhineland France
Gustav Stresemann German Chancellor 1923 Foreign Minister 1923-29
Significance of Ruhr Crisis France undermines legitimacy of LoN France weakens their political position in Europe U.S. diplomacy undermines LoN U.S. economy becomes foundation for economic stability in Europe Germany econ. problems internationally recognized Encourages W. Euro. states to find solution to other tensions (e.g. security) Locarno Treaty Young Plan formed in 1929 – reduced reparations to ¼ of original amount / Rhineland evacuated