Summary 6 - Was there an alternative to Hitler - The survival of parliamentary democracy

Question 1

How likely was the survival of parliamentary democracy in 1932?

Answer 1

It was highly unlikely

Question 2

Why was the survival of parliamentary democracy so unlikely in 1932?

Answer 2

• There was too much hostility to the regime, particularly once the depression hit
• There was a total lack of commitment to democracy from the elite

Question 3

What percentage of people voted for anti-Weimar parties in the November 1932 election?

Answer 3

Over 50%

Question 4

Why was there a small chance that democracy could have survived in 1932?

Answer 4

Improvements to the economy after the depression could have saved democracy.