The major economic threat towards the Republic was the Hyperinflation crisis in 1923. Consequent from the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, Germany was suffering a growth in economic problems. The demanding reparations payments of 132 milliard gold marks in addition to 26% of export value increased the economic crisis, leaving Germany in a dire situation. Consequently, the inability to repay the debt led to the Ruhr Crisis, with France and Belgium invading German land and taking over mines and railways. The result of this crisis was severe. Not only did the crisis further escalate Germany’s economic failures, but also accelerate international tensions, with the prospect of further strains to continue and develop. Not only did the crisis deeply effect the economy, but also German morale. The public continued to unimpressed with the new government’s policies and strategies in resolving developing problems, leaving the possibility of further unrest to be
The major economic threat towards the Republic was the Hyperinflation crisis in 1923. Consequent from the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, Germany was suffering a growth in economic problems. The demanding reparations payments of 132 milliard gold marks in addition to 26% of export value increased the economic crisis, leaving Germany in a dire situation. Consequently, the inability to repay the debt led to the Ruhr Crisis, with France and Belgium invading German land and taking over mines and railways. The result of this crisis was severe. Not only did the crisis further escalate Germany’s economic failures, but also accelerate international tensions, with the prospect of further strains to continue and develop. Not only did the crisis deeply effect the economy, but also German morale. The public continued to unimpressed with the new government’s policies and strategies in resolving developing problems, leaving the possibility of further unrest to be