Weimar Government Flashcards
When was the Weimar Republic set up?
It was set up on November 9th, 1918
Who was the leader of the Weimar Republic when it was first set up?
Friedrich Ebert
What was the role of the Chancellor in the Weimar government?
Party Leader, proposed new laws to the Reichstag
What was the name of the German Parliament?
The Reichstag
Name 4 features of the Weimar Constitution.
The Reichstag The President Lander & Reichsrat The Chancellor Proportional Representation
Which group was used to put down rebellions by the left-wing opponents?
The Freikorps and the Army
What did the Weimar Government sign immediately after coming into power?
The Treaty of Versailles (June 28th, 1919)
Give 3 reasons why the Weimar Government was so unpopular between 1919 and 1923.
“November Criminals” - signed the ToV & War Guilt Clause
Constitution not effective/efficient
Bad Economy b/c of inflation and lack of industry.
Name the LEFT wing opposition groups.
KPD (Spartacists), USPD
What did the left-wing groups want to set up in Germany?
Wanted a workers state.
Who were the leaders of the Spartacists?
2 People
Rosa Luxemburg
Karl Liebknecht
Who were the RIGHT wing opponents of the government in 1920?
The Nazis (Geman Worker's party) & DNVP Freikorps
What kind of government did the right-wing want?
They wanted a Monarch with militarism and imperialism
Give 3 effects of the French invasion of the Ruhr.
Worsened hyperinflation as no income was coming from the Ruhr (b/c of passive resistance) in order to pay unemployment and welfare benefits.
Political unrest, social hardship
What problems did Germany have when the Weimar Republic was first set up?
Poor living conditions
Food Shortages
The threat of a Revolution
