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Political authority: Adenauer as Chancellor and establishment of democracy in Western Germany; the constitution, checks and balances; the state of German democracy.
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Division to unity: the Federal Republic of Germany, 1949–1991 (A-level only)
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Division to unity: the Federal Republic of Germany, 1949–1991 (A-level only)
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Political authority: Adenauer as Chancellor and establishment of democracy in Western Germany; the constitution, checks and balances; the state of German democracy
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What was a key feature of Konrad Adenauer's leadership in West Germany?
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Adenauer's leadership was marked by his commitment to economic recovery, which was significantly aided by the Marshall Plan.
Key terms
- Social Market Economy: An economic system that combines free market capitalism with social policies that establish fair competition and a welfare state.
- Stasi: The official state security service of East Germany, known for its extensive surveillance and repression of dissent.
Common trap
Confusing Adenauer's policies with those of East Germany: Focus on the democratic and capitalist framework established in West Germany, contrasting it with the authoritarian regime of East Germany.
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