Weimar Goverment Flashcards
Why did the Weimar Government come into power?
They replaced the second Reich; Kaiser Wilhelm who abdicated in 1918
What did the Reichstag do?
The Reichstag passed the laws and appointed the government
What was proportional representation?
When the proportion of votes is set by the proportion of seats
What was Article 48?
A law that gave the President the power to pass emergency powers
Why was the Weimar Government to those before it?
It was a democracy
What was another name given to the Weimar Government?
The November criminals
When was the Armistice signed
11th November 1918
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28th June 1919
Why were many Germans angry at the Government for signing the armistice?
The Kaiser had told them they were winning the war and therefore when Germany surrendered couldn’t understand why or how. This meant they blamed the government
What was the stab in the back myth?
That Germany could have won the war had the army not been stabbed in the back by weak politicians who were too cowardly to fight on.
What problems did the Weimar Government face when they came to power?
Economic issues; bankrupted by WW1 Food shortages Blame and anger of the public Opposition; left & right wing Widespread mistrust and discourse
What were the internal weaknesses of the Weimar Government?
Article 48
Proportional Representation
What were the strengthes of the Weimar Government
Free speech,
Right to vote (20+)
