Assess the strengths and weaknesses of Weimar Germany between 1919 and 1932 IB History HL 28.12.2011 Plan Intro: * Historical background of Weimar Republic * Thesis statement (Draw comparisons between strengths and weaknesses‚ assess their importance and conclude which was the most important) Body: * Compare/Contrast * Attempt at democracy supported internationally vs. German hatred of Treaty of Versailles * Revolution started by the people vs. Right-wing tendencies
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The weakness of the Weimar Republic played a huge part in Hitler’s rise to power. this essay will explore the weimars weaknesses‚ including the impact of the first world war‚ the constitutional weakness of the Republic‚ the implications of the treaty of versaille and the Munich Putsch. Aswell as other factors that led to Hitler’s success not so related to the Weimer republic. This includes the anger of the German people at Germany’s surrender. This is commonly known as the stab in the back by the
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From the Second Reich to the Weimar Republic The Second Reich The constitution of the second Reich: The Kaiser was hereditary for life and he was the Supreme Commander of the army The Chancellor was chosen by the Kaiser and was also usually the chairman of the Bundesrat. The Bundesrat was the upper house of parliament. Members were chosen by the State Government. The 17 Prussian representatives could veto any law. The Reichstag was less important than the Bundesrat in making laws. They could
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Emergence of the Democratic Republic and the Impact of the Treaty of VersaillesThe Establishment of a Democratic Government By September 1919‚ the German High Command had realised that the war was lost‚ and established a more democratic government. This was done so that the Allies might be more lenient in forming a peace treaty‚ particularly as democracy was essential under US President Wilson ’s Fourteen Points‚ and the Germans felt that a peace arranged by the US would be better for Germany than
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“To what extent was the Dawes Plan a turning point for Germany‚ 1919-1933?” Explain your answer. The Dawes Plan of 1924 was formulated to take Weimar Germany out of hyperinflation and to return Weimar’s economy to some form of stability. It helped Germany return to its pre-war state. Economically‚ socially and politically Germany seemed to be more stable than it was in previous and following years. However‚ this stable period seemed to have been built on unstable foundations. The economy appeared
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to the stability of the Weimar Republic in the period of 1919 to 1923 came from the political violence of the extreme right.” How far do you agree with this judgement? The period of 1919 to 1923 saw numerous factors threaten the stability of the Weimar Republic. The political violence from both the left and right wing parties‚ the weakness of the Weimar Constituion itself and the economic issues such as hyperinflation all posed as threats to the stability of the Republic. However‚ although the
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Why did the Weimar Republic fail to stand up to Nazism?: PASS NOTES. 2. 1929-1933: The Depression NAZI STRENGTHS 1. What were Hitler ’s Talents? 2. How did the party change following the Beer Hall Putsch? 3. How did the party change following the Depression? The 1930s were turbulent times in Germany ’s history. World War I had left the country in shambles and‚ as if that weren ’t enough‚ the people of Germany had been humiliated and stripped of their pride and dignity by the Allies
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“Stresemann’s time in power 1923-1929 were definitely the ‘Golden years’ of Weimar Germany” Between the years 1923 and 1929 Stresemann was in power‚ these years were known as the golden years. After the turmoil of 1918-23‚ liberal constitutional democracy survived in Germany that is until the disastrous Wall Street Crash of 1929. The years 1924-29 are often described as the ‘Golden Age of Weimar’ because of their stability‚ economic security and improved living standards compared to previous years
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To what extent do the weaknesses of Weimar democracy explain Hitler’s rise to power in 1933? The weaknesses of the Weimar Republic played a massive part in Hitler’s rise to power. This includes the impact of the first world war‚ the constitutional weakness of the Republic‚ the implications of the Treaty of Versailles and the Kapp/Munich Putsch; along with other factors that led to Hitler’s success‚ that were not directly related to the Weimar republic‚ for example the Wall Street Crash‚ propaganda
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To what extent was the effective government of Germany in the years 1919–33 handicapped by the nature of the Weimar Constitution? It is for certain that the Weimar Constitution had an impact in the effective government of Germany in the years of 1919-33. However‚ it can be argued from both sides whether this constitution had a negative or positive impact on the effective government. One could say that the constitution was a dominant factor in the ineffectiveness of the government‚ while on the
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