Positive features of the (WEIMAR) government, 1924-1929

Question 1

What evidence was there of increased political stability?

Answer 1

. No Putsch attempts
. No political assassinations

Question 2

Why was the creation of the Grand Coalition evidence of political stability?

Answer 2

Led by the SPD’s Muller - was a coalition of the left, right and centre and commanded a secure majority (60%) in the Reichstag

Question 3

People had decided to support pro-Weimar parties as by…

Answer 3

The 1928 election 76% of people supported pro-Weimar parties

Question 4

Whereas, support for the Nazis was…

Answer 4

Very low: obtained only 2.6 % of the vote in 1928

Question 5

What is evidence that Germany had undergone economic growth and development?

Answer 5

. By 1928, national income was 12% higher than in 1913
. Germany’s exports rose by 40% between 1925 and 1929
. Inflation and unemployment were low

Question 6

How did people’s livings standards improve?

Answer 6

Wages rose annually between 1924 and 1930