Government and opposition 1924–1929: impact of Ruhr invasion and leadership of Stresemann; degree of governmental change and opposition
After years of crisis, Germany entered a period of relative stability from 1924. Politician Gustav Stresemann played a central role in steadying the government and rebuilding Germany's international standing.
Real World
Stresemann's 1925 Locarno Treaty — where Germany voluntarily accepted its western borders with France and Belgium — is comparable to a country after losing a war agreeing to peace terms it wasn't forced to sign, rebuilding trust on its own terms.
Exam Focus
When evaluating Stresemann's achievement, always note the limits: right-wing opposition remained and prosperity depended on American loans.
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