The Weimar Republic

Question 1

List the 4 weaknesses of the Weimar Republic

Answer 1

Democracy is new, the politicians are inexperienced.
People might make bad voting choices because it’s a new process.
The president could be a dictator whenever he wanted by using article 48.
The president could dismiss the chancellor.

Question 2

Describe the 6 features of the Weimar republic

Answer 2

It was a democracy.
Anyone over 20 could vote, including women.
The president appointed the chancellor.
The chancellor was the head of the government.
The representatives met in the Reichstag
The president could dissolve the Reichstag at any time by using article 48.

Question 3

Describe the events leading up to Germany becoming the Weimar republic

Answer 3

In autumn 1918 Germany is losing the war
It’s economy is weak
The Kaiser abdicates and flees to Holland because it is a neutral country.
Friedrich Ebert is elected. He signs the armistice and declares a new republic.