Weimar Republic (Support for democracy) Flashcards
1
Q
On average, how many people turned out to vote in Reichstag elections from 1919 to November 1932?
A
Between 75% and 85%
2
Q
In the 1928 election, how many people voted for pro-constitution parties?
A
78%
3
Q
How did the German public respond to the assassination of Foreign Minister Walter Rathenau in 1922?
A
700,000-strong public demonstration in Berlin.
4
Q
How did the German public respond to communist uprisings and takeovers?
A
The people of Saxony welcomed the system of Reichsexekution and removal of the communist gov., which had not been elected.
5
Q
What evidence is there that politicians supported the democratic regime?
A
- Hindenburg’s appointment of an SPD Chancellor.
- Creation of Grand Coalition under Müller
- Only 6 coalition governments between 1924 and 1929.
6
Q
Identify three pieces of evidence which suggest a lack of support for democracy.
A
- Election of President Hindenburg (1925)
* Putsch attempts against Weimar government
