Germany 1890-1945: Reparations and the Ruhr 📃GCSE History Learning & Revision

In this episode, we’ll examine Germany’s economic struggles following World War I, focusing on the impact of reparations and the occupation of the Ruhr in 1923. We’ll discuss how Germany’s failure to meet reparation payments led to French and Belgian forces seizing control of the Ruhr’s factories and infrastructure. We’ll explore the German response, including passive resistance, and the broader consequences of this crisis. Finally, we’ll consider how these events contributed to further economic instability and resentment in Germany.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE History content!