The Failure Of Weimar Democracy Flashcards

1
Q

what could the government not solve

A

the unemployment issue

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2
Q

which chancellor’s couldn’t improve Germany’s economy

A

Muller and Bruning

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3
Q

what was the Nazi share of the vote in 1928

A

2.6%

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4
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what was the Nazi share of the vote in 1930

A

18%

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5
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what was the Nazi share of the vote in 1932? what specific month

A
  • 37%

- July

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6
Q

what was Article 48

A

response to economic crisis

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7
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who used Article 48

A

President Hindenburg

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8
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why did Hindenburg use Article 48

A
  • he lost faith in democracy

- to bypass the Reichstag and pass many laws

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9
Q

why did many people turn to extremist groups during economic crisis

A

people felt alienated and helpless so turned to groups such as the Nazis as a source of power

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10
Q

when was the Russian Revolt? what was it a result of

A
  • 1917
  • result of economic crisis
  • it was a move to communism
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11
Q

who was Beppe Grillo and what did he do

A

he was an Italian comedian who started a 5 star movement, calling Italy to reform after the Eurozone crisis

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12
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when did the Nazis gain political power in the Reichstag

A

1932

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13
Q

did the Reichstag have stable leadership

A

no

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14
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how many different chancellors was there from April-December 1932

A

3

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15
Q

who were the 3 different chancellor’s from April-December 1932
(in order)

A
  • Bruning
  • von Papen
  • von Schleicher
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16
Q

who did von Papen and Hindenburg secretley meet with?

A
  • wealthy industrialists

- powerful politicians

17
Q

what did Hidenburg and von Papen decide?

A
  • Hitler and his 196 Nazi politicians should be used to create a political majority
  • make Hitler chancellor
18
Q

what was Hindenburg and von Papen’s aims of making Hitler chancellor?

A
  • to use his popularity to their benefit
19
Q

why did Hindenburg and con Papen’s plan backfire

A

they massively underestimated Hitler’s power and his charismatic personality that contributed to his massive popularity
they couldn’t control him

20
Q

when was Hitler made Chancellor

A

January 30th 1933