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History of Germany
German history stretches from the Roman Era, colonialism of Africa, to its reunification in 1990. Martin Luther, Ludwig van Beethoven and Adolf Hitler are some of the historically significant persons that came from Germany.
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How did the Great Depression affect Germany and the Soviet Union differently?
By wielding complete control over all aspects of the economy, dictators were able to stabilize their economies.
Was the birthday of Adolf Hitler April 21st 1889?
No, but it's close. Hitler was born on April 20th, 1889.
Phyisically the GDR, politically it was caused by the division of Germany by introducing a different currency in the Western Sectors of Germany (including West-Berlin despite being under the control of 4 and not three powers) and the decision of the western allies not to crash down Germany (Morgenthau-Plan) but to build it up as a political wall against the soviet dominated east Europe.
Since Western currency could buy any shop in the East-Berlin empty and due to the Socialist policy to pay similar wages to high-qualified workers ( MDs, engineers etc.) and lower qualified workers, it became an economical problem to loose high-qualified staff to the Wester sectors. Also counter revolutions have been tried in the East sector when there was no wall - e.g. 17th June 1953.
What was Germany's original name?
A large part of what is now called Germany, was, throughout the eighteenth and most of the nineteenth centuries, known as Prussia, or the Prussian Empire.
When was the republic of West Germany founded?
The German Democratic Republic, known in English as East Germany, was created by the Soviet Union in the Soviet Zone of occupied Germany and the Soviet sector of occupied Berlin in 1949. In 1990 its re-established states joined the Federal Republic of Germany.
What was Germany's condition before the Treaty of Versailles?
East Germany was economically backwards and most of the population were desperately poor. add to this the administration of an authoritarian government and an inability to leave you can imagine that things were not to comfortable for the majority of the people.
Why did people only paint the west side of the Berlin wall?
The East German border guards would shoot anybody approaching the east side of the wall.
Why did German Unification happen?
German Unification began in about 1848 and continued until about 1871. Otto von Bismarck was responsible for bringing all the area nations together.
What was the great depression like in Germany?
Germany suffered a great depression in the 1920's. It also affected the first few years before Hitler came to power. The Wiemar Republic had to pay war reparations to the Allies and their was a good deal of unemployment. For a long time inflation was out of control.
What are some places of interest in India?
It depends on what you want to do ?
Relax on the beaches Goa - Kerala - Andaman
Party and enjoy the night life - Mumbai - delhi -goa - pune
Culture heritage Agra - ochra
What was the condition of Germany after World War 1?
A variety of things, including:
Borders were redrawn, causing them to lose territory to certain countries (like Alsace-Lorraine to France).
The Reich (Empire) was dissolved and the Kaiser was eliminated.
In the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was in essence, blamed for the war, and was forced to play reperations to other countries for their expenses.
Restrictions on military buildups were made.
The new government (the Weimar Republic) was built on a shaky foundation. Following the harsh terms of the treaty, and the general economic impact the war had, inflation was rampant and many people were unemployed.
Adolf Hitler and the National Socialists (Nazis) used the poor economy, the treaty, and other nationalistic and Anti-Semitic feelings to take control in the 1930's.
AnswerAfter WW1 Germany was in a state of economic depression and the infrustructure was demolished by the outstanding amount of bombs that hit her. She could not afford to pay her allies and so was forced into signing the treaty of Versailles which the public were outraged about. Ten years later Adolf Hitler came along and became a politician.What did people wear in 1800s in Germany?
The middle class women wore either a bonnet or headband and a hoop dress.
Peasant women might be seen in a contouche and possibly a three cornered hat.
Men wore waist coats and breeches.
What were Adolf Hitler's reasons behind the Holocaust?
Hitler's reason behind the Holocuast was that the Nazi's blames European Jews for the condition of the economy.
Who will lead the fourth Reich?
At the present moment it is extremely unlikely that anything resembling Hitler's Nazi Germany will come about. However, if conditions in Germany were to deteriorate to a point resembling the post-World War I economic, social and political chaos, then it is possible that an ultra-right wing/ fascist party would assert itself, one that would at least pay lip service to Nazi ideology. The racial elements of National Socialism might be resurrected this time, not only against Jews but perhaps with equal venom against Muslims as well. Muslim immigration has been an extremely touchy point in Germany and Austria for the last couple of years and it shows no signs of stopping. Recently, neo-Nazi groups have attacked Muslim communities.
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What was the significance of Eric Ludendorff?
Top German General, along with Hindenberg in WW1. He eventually got so powerful during WWI that he began ruling over William II and Hindenburg who were supposed to be his superiors. But he and Hindenberg came up with the idea to break the laws of submarine warfares. Which were: no attacks on civilian ships a warning to a target ship must be sent and time allowed for th ship to prepare a defense
What were Adolf Hitler's main aims between 1933 to 1939?
hitlers aims when he came to power was to rip the Treaty Of Versailles to shreads, he belived Germany were treaten badly and unfairly in the treaty, he wanted to take back the land that was taken from him, he wanted to expand his army and airforces, he came up with the excuse that he waas solving unemployment and boosting his ecomony to pay back the reparations of the Great War, people felt sorry for him, and Germany, so slowly started giving him back everything he wanted , Britain and France used appeasement which was debting over, but i meant they would 'please' them to prevent any wars hapening again.
so basically his aims were to build Germany's empire again, and make sure the people of Germany had a better life.
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Why did America rebuild Germany after World War 2?
American economic assistance to Germany was part of the Marshall Plan, a comprehensive program for Western Europe designed to rebuild the infrastructure of nations impacted by WWII. It was motivated by the belief that prosperity would make Germany less likely to turn to Communism, which was a very real worry at the time and enable them to contribute to their own defense. In the longer run, a prosperous Western Europe became a key market for American exports.
Where do you invest in hyperinflation?
You don't, honey. Hyperinflation is when the value of a dollar drops drastically. Worst case I can think: In Germany after world war 1 when, at one point, it took 3 trillion German marks to equal 1 American dollar. Who'd want to invest in that?
Why did they call the Berlin Wall the iron curtain?
The Iron Curtain divided Europe from the Communist Bloc during the Cold War. It was built in various places of stone, chain link, or barbed wire, with watchtowers and checkpoints guarding its length. "The Berlin Wall" separating East and West Berlin in Germany was undoubtedly the finest example of the physical and ideological barrier of the Iron Curtain.
What are the names of the king and queen of Germany who lived in 1900s?
The Emperor of Germany in 1914 was William II and his wifes name was Victoria.
