HIS103Y1 Lecture : Lecture Note
Document Summary
The search for security and stability, 1920-32 parts one and two. Frances action to defend the treaty of versailles as the last rampart it possessed was in many ways a desperate gamble. The german economy was recovering height of inflation was cooling, and it was now the country in which it appeared to be the winner. As a condition by being bailed out, the french government was forced to adopt a more considerate policy. Example of economic pressure causing foreign policy change. May, 1924 spring general election inside france (herriot new french government) He found ready partners in macdonald (he was a pacifist during wwi) What made the deal feasible was the new moderation in german policy. His moderation caused him is job as chancellor. Conference held in london from late july to early august 1924, thee was an immediate deal done to pave the way for future concessions. Reparations commitment was turned into a hollow instrument.
