Politics Flashcards
What factors would make a political golden age for Germany?
Less coalitions
Reduce political extremism
Improve foreign relations
Economic recovery
Cultural and social reforms
Breaking ToV association
How many elections were there in 1924?
Two
Why is this significant?
It indicated a return to increasing support of the Weimar Republic
What parties were getting more support?
DDP, SPD, DVP and Centre Party
What percentage of the vote did pro - republican parties get in the elections?
61% (May 1924)
67% (December 1924)
What were the percentage votes for the Nazi party in the 1924 elections?
6.5% (May)
3% (December)
Which party joined the government in January 1925?
The DNVP
Which party/parties commanded the most votes?
The SPD
Which party/partied suffered the biggest seat loss?
The DNVP and NSDAP
When were pro - Weimar partied the strongest?
December 1924
Which party disappeared throughout the golden age?
The SDP
Which parties became increasing popular from June 1924?
Centre - right parties
What was the Nazi party vote in 1928?
2.6%
There was 12 seats
Which party overtook the NSDAP?
The BVP
Which party nearly caught up to the Nazis?
The CNPFP with 9 seats
Why was there a decline in far right extremism?
a)The new currency
b)Dawes Plan
c)Hitler jailed and banned from public speaking until 1927
d)Nazi party were banned nationally several times
How may coalition cabinets were there between Nov 1923 and March 1930?
seven
What was a problem?
Gov couldn’t plan for long term issues. They had to sort out issues when they arise.
Which two parties refused to work together?
SPD and DNVP
What was another problem?
Moderate parties did not have enough seats to command a Reichstag majority.
