Weimar Germany (1919-1929)

Question 1

what happened in the origins of the republic? (1918-1919)

Answer 1

Germany became a republic with new democratic (communist) constitution following Kaiser Wilhelm’s abdication

Question 2

early changes to the republic (1919-1923) (5)

Answer 2

Saw an attempted communist revolution (sparticists)
Saw political assassinations( Kurt Eisner)
Kapp Putsch
Massive inflation
People were not happy about the T of V

Question 3

the recovery of the republic (1924-29)

Answer 3

The republic became stronger after the direction of Gustav Stresseman and there was decreasing support for extremist parties such as the Nazi’s as everybody became happier.

Question 4

changes in society (1924-29)

Answer 4

Often described as the golden age
significant changes in culture including the position of women
many welcomed new ideas however some said it weakened traditional values.