Politics of the golden age Flashcards
What did the 2 elections of 1924 indicate
There was now a greater support for the Weimar republic; SPD, DDP, DVP and centre party
What % of the vote did pro republicans get in May 1924
61%
What % of the vote did pro republicans get in December 1924
67%
What happened to the nazi vote in 1924
It dropped 3.5%
Which party gained the most number of deputies in Reichstag elections 1928
SPD
What percentage of the votes did the nazis have in 1928
2.6%
What political party was on the rise again in 1928
KPD
Why was there a decline in far right support
People were happier after the Dawes plan due to economic stability and didnt see a need to turn to extreme parties for a solution anymore
How many coalitions was there between 1923 and 1930
7
Why were coalitions a little easier than before
No extremist parties
What was an issue with planning long term
Coalitions did not last long enough to see the long-term effects in place
What 2 parties refused to work with each other
SPD and DNVP
What did the grand coalition of 1928 offer
Some stability, it only survived however due to Muller and Stresemann’s relationship, disputed over foreign policy and the budget
