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Who were the Freikorps?
Returning German soldiers who were anti-Communist/ anti-Treaty of Versailles and were nationalists/ ex-army members/right-wing
Why were the Weimar Republic hated by the right-wing?
The Treaty of Versailles came into effect on the 10th January 1920, which reduced the army to 100,000 men, and the Freikorps were forced to disband
When did the Treaty of Versailles come into effect?
10th January 1920
What is a Putsch?
A coup/ violent attempt to overthrow a government
How many assassination attempts were there between 1919 and 1923?
380
During the Weimar Republic, what percentage of youth were unemployed?
17%
What concerns did people have involving youth during the Weimar Republic?
High levels of unemployment
Lack of job specific skills
People joining gangs (especially in cities)
How did the Weimar Republic battle youth unemployment?
Benefits system provided help for young people
Day centres taught young people skills to get them into jobs
Where was the area where most people were concerned about people (especially youth) joining gangs?
The city
What were gymnasium schools?
Selective schools that provided a classical education
How many years did a person attend a gymnasium school?
9
At what age did a person leave a gymnasium school?
14
What type of punishment did a gymnasium school use?
Corporal punishment
How did religious Catholic/Protestant schools influence children?
Politically as well as religiously
What type of school was compulsory for all children, and for how long?
Elementary School/ 4 years