Political Developments And Working Of Democracy 1924-28 Flashcards
What percentage of the reichstag was pro republican in December 1924?
61%
What percentage of the Reichstag was republican in 1928?
68%
How many coalitions governments between 1924-28?
6
What percentage of people voted for pro republican parties in May 1924?
61%
What did the DNVP do in January 1925?
Join a coalition
What did the amount of coalitions mean?
• Could not plan for the future
• Increased use of article 48
Why did the Luther government collapse in 1926?
Over flags
Why did consolidation of democracy fail?
• Reichstag deputies did not represent constituents
• Deputies could not act individually
• Factional rivalries
• Focused more on party interests
Between 1924-28 what was the largest party in the Reichstag?
SPD
How many coalitions did the SPD participate in between 1924-28?
1
What was the centre party and how many coalitions were they in?
• Protecting catholic interests
• Wide range of voters caused disagreement
• 6
What was the DDP and how many coalitions did they participate in?
• Pro-Republic
• Intellectuals
• 6
What was the DVP?
• Conservatives
• Supported by industrialists
What was the DNVP?
• Conservative Nationalists
• Anti-Democratic
• Joined two cabinets
What was the NSDAP?
• Led by Hitler
• Ultra-nationalist
• Wanted to destroy democracy
Who were the KPD?
• Support in industrial areas
• Policies dictated by the soviets
• Attacked the SPD not the right
Who did Hindenburg replace in the second round of the President elections?
Karl Jarres
Why did people worry about Hindenburg being elected?
• Scared he would get rid of democracy
What did Hindenburg do?
• Stick to the constitution
