politics Flashcards
what were the KPD?
communist extremist left wing party. rejected democracy
what were the USPD?
mid left. against war and split from the SPD. far left.
what were the SPD?
accepted democracy. strongest political force until 1932. supported and defended republic. middle left
what were the DDP?
accepted democracy. middle-class and small trader support. supported LON. slightly left.
what were the Z?
accepted democracy. diverse political platform. defence of national interests. in every national gov until 1932. middle party.
what were the DVP?
slightly right. upper and merchant class support. indifferent to hostile to republic with strong authoritarian roots.
what were the DNVP?
middle right. monarchist. against democracy.
what were the NSDAP?
extremist right. lower middle class, young voter, non voter, conservative and liberal support. against democracy. gave hope of change to people.
