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Stresemann's Foreign Policies - Coggle Diagram
Stresemann's Foreign Policies
1923 - 1929: Stresemann Years
Their money was worthless, they had no friends in Europe and both the Left and the Right wanted to scrap the whole constitution and start again!
He chose to focus on the economy and foreign policy.
He was given the position during a huge time of crisis in Germany.
In September 1923, President Ebert appointed Gustav Stresemann as his chancellor.
Increasing Confidence in The Republic
Stresemann’s economic reforms had gone so far in recovering confidence in the Weimar Republic.
However
Germany was still very much on their own
in Europe, as:
They could not form Alliances
They were not allowed to be part of the League of Nations
Everyone blamed them for starting the war
What was the League of Nations?
Founded in 1919, it was an international body in which powerful countries discussed ways of solving the world’s problems without resorting to war.
Germany was excluded until 1926 , however, Stresemann persuaded these great powers to allow Germany into the League of Nations.
Against - League of Nations
It was a constant reminder of their loss in WWI and the Treaty of Versailles harsh terms.
Germany may have reversed this term of the treaty, but still had their strength restricted with reparations, lost land and military restrictions.
To some, the League was a symbol of everything they hated and they wanted nothing to do with it.
For - League of Nations
It pleased moderate parties who liked that the Republic was becoming a respected and more stable state.
It reiterated the idea that moderate politics was the way to go.
Further boosted confidence in the Republic.
It added some prestige to Germany and the Republic in the eyes of the Germany people and across Europe/the world.