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Well, the Ruhr was Germany's key industrial state. it was rich in raw material and it is where the majority of Germany's money came from. However, with the crippling fees that were paying reparations, little money was available in Germany, so Germany was even more reliant on the Ruhr. Then Germany found itself unable to pay the reparations back, there was no money. In January 1923, the French Government used this almost an excuse to invade the Ruhr. They, with Belgium, claimed that Germany had defaulted on reparations. They wanted to detach the Ruhr from Germany and make it into a French satellite state (basically, a part of France). When France and Belgium occupied the Ruhr, the Germans could not fight back because of the terms of the Treaty Of Versailles. They had a tiny army and were not allowed the army in the demilitarised zone. So the German Workers took to resist the occupying French and Belgians by other means. The German Workers went on strike and worked slowly and made faulty goods on purpose. This was called Passive Resistance. However, this proved a problem for Germany as now, their 'money maker' if you like, wasn't making any money. They now had virtually NO money coming in. To combat this, the German government printed more money. A lot more. This sent inflation sky high. So they printed more and more money. You see, the more money you print, the less it becomes worth. It's confusing but yeah. That's what happens. and soon German money (the mark) became worthless. People had to carry their money in wheelbarrows just to buy a loaf of bread. This rapid and extreme case of inflation is called HYPERINFLATION and this is the only time it ever happened. This was a consequence for Germany of the occupation of the Ruhr in 1923. It sent Germany into crisis.
What else can I help you with?
What led to hyperinflation in Germany in 1923?
The immediate trigger was the French (and Belgian) occupation of the Ruhr in January 1923, followed by the German campaign of passive resistance.
Why did France occupy Germany's Ruhr Valley in 1923-?
Coal is valuable and it was especially so back then. And it was a hit to Germany that everyone wanted.
What kind of currency did people in Germany in the 1900's use?
Germany used the Deutchmark until 1923, when Hyperinflation caused by the occupation of the Ruhr (an industrial region of Germany) by french and Flemmish troops made the currency worthless. A new temporary currency, the Rentenmarkwas introduce in october 1923, then a pemanent currency, the Reichmark was brought in in 1924.
When Germany failed to pay reparations in 1923 France precipitated an international crisis by?
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.
What is the Ruhr?
The Ruhr is a river in germany.
What happened in the occupation of the ruhr?
In January 1923 to 1925 the ruhr was between France & Belgium .
What led to hyperinflation in Germany in 1923?
The immediate trigger was the French (and Belgian) occupation of the Ruhr in January 1923, followed by the German campaign of passive resistance.
When and why did the French occupy the Ruhr?
French occupation of the Ruhr occurred in 1923 as retaliation for Germany's failure to make reparations payments following World War I. The occupation aimed to enforce payment and weaken German economy to push for compliance.
Why did France occupy Germany's Ruhr Valley in 1923-?
Coal is valuable and it was especially so back then. And it was a hit to Germany that everyone wanted.
Hyperinflation largely destroyed the economy of what country in 1923-24?
The immediate trigger was the occupation of the Ruhr in January 1923 by the French and Belgians. Most of the background problems arose from Germany's failure to finance World War 1 properly and from reparations.
Explain the immediate cause of hyperinflation in weimar republic?
The immediate trigger was the occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium in Janaury 1923. The Germans in the Ruhr responded with a general strike.
When Germany failed to pay reparations in 1923 France precipitated an international crisis by?
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.
What kind of currency did people in Germany in the 1900's use?
Germany used the Deutchmark until 1923, when Hyperinflation caused by the occupation of the Ruhr (an industrial region of Germany) by french and Flemmish troops made the currency worthless. A new temporary currency, the Rentenmarkwas introduce in october 1923, then a pemanent currency, the Reichmark was brought in in 1924.
What is the Ruhr?
The Ruhr is a river in germany.
Why did France occupy Germany's Ruhr Valley in 1923?
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.
Is The Ruhr located in the Paris Basin?
No, the Ruhr is in Germany.
What countries would you find in the Ruhr valley?
The Ruhr Valley is located in Germany, specifically in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Therefore, the countries you would find in the Ruhr Valley are just Germany.
