Political and Economic Crisis Historiography

Question 1

Stephen Lee

Answer 1

Republic leaders were praised for turning the republic in favour of democracy and how they weren’t opposed to using the military against the extremists in order to have a democracy.

Question 1

Stefan Berger

Answer 1

The SPD plan was to build a social republic within Germany which would lead to capitalism and the start of a socialist state, which was all due to the efforts made by the SPD.

Question 2

William Carr

Answer 2

The paramilitary were strongly against democracy and would use violence against their enemies. Although the leaders of the Republic were successful in dealing with the left and right, they weren’t successful when it came to the paramilitary of these sides.

Question 3

Richard Evans

Answer 3

Evans recognised Ebert’s leadership over the Republic in his efforts to maintain Germany’s essential services, avert economic collapse and secure parliamentary democracy. However, due to the determination of the SPD leading, compromising the old order.