This resource is designed to help students understand why the period 1924-1929 within Germany has been termed the Golden Years, with particular reference to the economy, foreign policy, society and the arts. It also highlights the role played by Gustav Stresemann.

The resource pack includes:

• A starter activity that allows students to compare Germany 1919-23 with the period 1924-29
• Objectives
• Activity 1 - a drag and drop activity that allows students to order various events, pacts and plans
• Activity 2 - an activity that allows students to highlight information relating to the economic condition of Germany between 1924-1929
• Activity 3 - a drag and drop mind map activity that helps students understand why Germany went into depression in 1929
• Plenary activity - allows students to re-cap on key information
• Information sheets - each main activity is linked to a relevant sheet

WJEC links

Specification A and B. In-depth study - Germany 1919-45, Problems of the Weimar Republic.

Specification A. Outline study - Germany 1919-91, The Development of Germany.

Starter activity

Main session

Plenary