When Germany failed to pay reparations to France in 1923, France sent troops into the Ruhr. They went to extract raw materials and finished manufactured goods in exchange.
The treaty of Versailles required Germany to pay 33 billion dollars (£6.6 million) in reparations for the cause of WW1.
France was ticked of and sent solders into the Ruhr Valley (the main industry and mining center in germany). France planned to use the mine and factories in the valley to pay off the reperations.
Coal is valuable and it was especially so back then. And it was a hit to Germany that everyone wanted.
When Germany failed to pay their reparation payments in 1923, France occupied the Ruhr. This caused an international crisis and a new payment plan, called the Dawes Plan, was implemented in 1924.
When Germany failed to pay reparations to France in 1923, France sent troops into the Ruhr. They went to extract raw materials and finished manufactured goods in exchange.
No. France was one of the major winners, and the winners don't pay reparations. The country that had to pay high reparations was Germany.
Taking Germany's colonies Heavy reparations for Germany
The treaty of Versailles required Germany to pay 33 billion dollars (£6.6 million) in reparations for the cause of WW1.
France wanted Germany to pay reparations for the war.
France was ticked of and sent solders into the Ruhr Valley (the main industry and mining center in germany). France planned to use the mine and factories in the valley to pay off the reperations.
Coal is valuable and it was especially so back then. And it was a hit to Germany that everyone wanted.
After world war one countries from all over the world held a peace conference in paris. (Germany was not invited) the countries decided that it was Germany's fault for causing WW1 and they had caused the most damage during this period. they then forced Germany to sign the treaty of Versailles. in this document it said that Germany must pay reparations for their actions etc.
Germany went on Strike, and the Government mainly paid their salaries by printing more paper money.
France occupied Germany's Ruhr Valley in 1923, partly for the economic goods of coal, iron, and steel production, and partly to ensure reparations were paid in goods. The German mark was worthless, and Chancellor Wilhelm Cuno had failed to pay reparations after World War I.
When Germany failed to pay their reparation payments in 1923, France occupied the Ruhr. This caused an international crisis and a new payment plan, called the Dawes Plan, was implemented in 1924.
the goalsFrance wanted Germany to take the blame in WWIIReceive reparations in order to rebuild its damages it caused