1924-1929 were considered the Golden Years of the Weimar Republic due to economic and political stability during this period. Foreign minister Stresemann secured loans from the US and improved relations with France and Britain. However, Germany was heavily in debt to the US. The Great Depression plunged Germany into economic crisis when the US recalled its loans. This increased unemployment and hurt the Weimar government. It also boosted support for the Nazis as people turned to extreme parties during the instability.

2. 1924-1929: ‘The Golden Years ’ of the Weimar Republic YEARS OF HOPE In GERMANY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Following the crises of 1918-23, Germany began to stabilise and prosper between 1924- 1929.

10. 1924 Dawes Plan-Secures massive loans for Germany from the USA. 1924 Locarno Pact signed with France (secures Germany’s western borders). 1926 Germany joins the League of Nations 1924-1928: Golden age of German cinema and culture. 1924-1929: Majority of Germans happy with Weimar Government and support the Republic. 1929 Young Plan- final reparations agreement means Germany have to pay only 1/3 of full amount. This enables Germany to rebuild economy after hyperinflation. It does mean Germany is in huge debt to the USA though? What will happen if the USA needs the loans paid back quickly? Relationship with France greatly improved. Status as a great power recognised by world. Germans spending more and becoming proud of their country again. Extremist parties such as the Nazis lose popularity. Economy boosted as German can now plan to pay reparations and don’t have to pay as much.

13. COMMUNISTS DEMOCRATS DEMOCRATIC PARTY CENTRE PARTY PEOPLE’S PARTY GERMAN NATIONAL PEOPLE’S PARTY NAZI PARTY GREAT DEPRESSION

14. Cause: Great Depression in USA

17. 1924 Dawes Plan-Secures massive loans for Germany from the USA. 1924 Locarno Pact signed with France (secures Germany’s western borders). 1926 Germany joins the League of Nations 1924-1928: Golden age of German cinema and culture. 1924-1929: Majority of Germans happy with Weimar Government and support the Republic. 1929 Young Plan- final reparations agreement means Germany have to pay only 1/3 of full amount. This enables Germany to rebuild economy after hyperinflation. It does mean Germany is in huge debt to the USA though? What will happen if the USA needs the loans paid back quickly? Relationship with France greatly improved. Status as a great power recognised by world. Germans spending more and becoming proud of their country again. Extremist parties such as the Nazis lose popularity. Economy boosted as Germany can now plan to pay reparations and don’t have to pay as much.