AustriaGeschichte 57 · History of Austria
What was the Marshall Plan?
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Was war der Marshallplan?
- aA UN plan to divide Austria permanently into two statesEin Plan der UNO, Österreich dauerhaft in zwei Staaten zu teilen
- bA Soviet plan to nationalise all businesses in AustriaEin Plan der Sowjetunion, alle Betriebe in Österreich zu verstaatlichen
- cA US aid programme for rebuilding after the warEin Hilfsprogramm der USA für den Wiederaufbau nach dem KriegCorrect answer
- dA treaty that ended the occupation of AustriaEin Vertrag, mit dem die Besatzung Österreichs beendet wurde
Why?
With the Marshall Plan (ERP), the USA supported the rebuilding of Europe from 1948, including Austria. The aid brought food, raw materials and money for factories, power stations and roads.
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On what day was the Austrian State Treaty (Staatsvertrag) signed at the Belvedere Palace in Vienna?Correct answer:On 15 May 1955
An welchem Tag wurde der Österreichische Staatsvertrag im Schloss Belvedere in Wien unterschrieben? — Am 15. Mai 1955
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What did the State Treaty of 1955 bring Austria?Correct answer:A new Anschluss with Germany was forbidden.
Correct answer:The troops of the occupying powers had to leave the country.
Correct answer:Austria became a free and independent state again.
Was brachte der Staatsvertrag von 1955 für Österreich? — Ein neuer Anschluss an Deutschland wurde verboten. · Die Truppen der Besatzungsmächte mussten das Land verlassen. · Österreich wurde wieder ein freier und unabhängiger Staat.
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What role did Leopold Figl have in the signing of the State Treaty in 1955?Correct answer:He signed for Austria as Foreign Minister.
Welche Rolle hatte Leopold Figl bei der Unterzeichnung des Staatsvertrags 1955? — Er unterschrieb als Außenminister für Österreich.
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Why does Austria celebrate its National Day (Nationalfeiertag) on 26 October?Correct answer:Because on this day in 1955 the National Council passed the law on permanent neutrality
Warum feiert Österreich am 26. Oktober seinen Nationalfeiertag? — Weil der Nationalrat an diesem Tag im Jahr 1955 das Gesetz über die immerwährende Neutralität beschloss
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