Cwk How did Stresemann solve the problems of 1923? What: By the end of the lesson you will know how Stresemann solved the problems of All – remember the problems of 1923; Some – evaluate the success of Stresemann’s policies. Why: All – will develop your understanding of the period; Most – understand how people experienced the past differently; Some – make links to other periods of time. Why: All – will develop your understanding of the period; Most – understand how people experienced the past differently; Some – make links to other periods of time. Most – understand how Stresemann solved the problems of 1923;

Connect: In 1923 the German suffered an invasion which they were powerless to stop. At the same time hyperinflation destroyed the savings of millions of people. It seemed to be an ideal time for a revolution, but none of the extremist groups managed to seize power. Yet this did not happen, instead Germany entered a period of prosperity that became know as the ‘Golden Age of Weimar’. There were stunning achievements in the arts and sciences and the economy was booming. This was down to Gustav Stresemann who was Chancellor for 100 days in 1923, but he set in motion the plans that created this golden age.

Activate: make a copy of the table below ProblemStresemann’s policySuccess/ failure/ both Hyperinflation Occupation of the Ruhr Germany’s poor relations with other countries German industry short of investment

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Demonstrate Write definitions/ explanations of the following key terms: Dawes Plan Young Plan Locarno Pact Kellogg-Briand Pact League of Nations Write definitions/ explanations of the following key terms: Dawes Plan Young Plan Locarno Pact Kellogg-Briand Pact League of Nations

Activate: Germany is dancing on a volcano. If America calls in their loans, a large section of our economy would collapse. What did Stresemann mean?

Consolidate Use the sources and your own knowledge to explain how far Germany had recovered from the disasters of 1919 – 1923.

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