10 Mark Questions- Weimar Republic Flashcards
The period of 1924 to 1929 in Germany was a golden age?
Yes: >restored the economy- v. stable >socially-Stresemann reforms >culturally- Bauhaus > diplomatic relations- joined the League of Nations
No:
>politcal dissent- extremism on the rise
>unemployment - remained high as did social inequality despite economic growth
>some people thought the Bauhaus was degenerate
Overall:
was good but not the golden age as unemployment was still high
many unhappy and polarisation
How successfully did Weimar governments deal with Germany’s problems in the years 1920-1924?
Yes:
>economically- Dawes plan- ended hyperinflation - 800 million gold marks
>socially- Stresemann - reforms created job centres, better houses, unemployment pay
>Great Coalition- govt united- could make loans
No:
>economically- govt cause hyperinflation- relied on American money
>violence and unrest- Germans unhappy with the govt,March 1920 Kapp Putsch
>Great Coalition collapsed end of 1923- unable to move any problems
Overall:wasn’t v succesful temporary solutions, economy on the back of loans
‘The Weimar Republic successfully dealt with Germany’s problems between 1922 and 1929.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Yes:
>Economically: ended hyperinflation - introduced the Rentenmark
>Social: Stresmann’s reforms gave unemployment pay, better housing
>Political: Stresemann created the Great Coalition - allowed the govt to pass laws
No:
>Economically: the Great Depression- America called in their loans
>Social: unemployment rose to 6 million
>Political: the great coalition ended in 1923, Munich Putsch 8/9 Novemebr 1923
Overall: the Weimar government came up with temporary solutions to Germany’s problems
How far did the Weimar Republic recover under Stresemann? Explain your answer.
Yes:
>Economically: ended hyperinflation
>Socially: unemployment pay, better housing
>Politically: Great Coalition
No:
>Economically: all done on the back of loans
>Socially: The Weimar Republic was still unpopular
>Politically:The Great Coalition collapsed
Overall:
Temporary solutions
How far did Stresemann restore pride and prosperity to Germany? Explain your answer.
Yes:
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No:
Overall:
‘The period 1924 to 1929 in Germany was a golden age.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Yes:
>Economically: hyperinflation solved
>Culturally: Bauhaus- Fritz Lang
>Politically: the Great Coalition
No:
>Economically:Great Depression
Overall:
‘After 1923 the Weimar Republic brought stability to Germany.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Yes: >Economically: Hyperinflation ended >Politically: the great coalition >Socially: Living standards improved No: >Economically: Great Depression >Politically: Great Coalition fell apart >Socially: Unemployment rose Overall:
‘The Weimar Republic was a failure.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Yes:
>Politically: Government ineffective
>Economically: great depression
>Socially:high unemployment
No:
>Politically: managed to sort out the Ruhr
>Culturally: Bauhaus
>Socially:Stresemann’s reforms
Overall: The Weimar Republic was a failure
‘The Weimar Republic was a disaster for the people of Germany.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Yes: >Politically: govt ineffective >Economically: the great depression >Socially: high unemployment, No: >Culturally: Bauhaus, Culture centre of Europe >Economically: hyperinflation ended 1923-1929 >Socially Stresemann's reforms
Overall: Generally yes, however there was a sense of stability
‘Developments in art and culture were the main achievements of the Weimar period.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Yes:
>Importance: culture centre of the world
>very historic and influential art movement
No:
>diplomatically: joined the league of Nations
>managed to extend their time to pay for reparations
Overall: No, though the arts were a successful part of Weimar Govt, it was not the main achievement of Weimar Germany
