Question 30
When did the “economic miracle” occur in the Federal Republic of Germany?
German original: Wann war in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland das "Wirtschaftswunder"?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 1940s
- 1950s — Correct answer
- 1970s
- 1980s
Explanation
The 'Wirtschaftswunder' (economic miracle) refers to West Germany's rapid economic growth in the 1950s. After the war, the economy recovered quickly: full employment, rising prosperity, and the building of the welfare state.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Federal Republic — The Federal Republic of Germany is the official name of the German state. It consists of 16 federal states and is a democratic republic.
- economy — The economy includes all activities related to the production, sale, and purchase of goods and services, as well as the businesses and people involved in them.
- When — A question word used to ask about a point or period in time.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.
- Republic — A republic is a form of government in which political power belongs to the people, who elect representatives to govern the country. There is no monarch; the head of state is usually an elected president or similar figure.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.