5.1 The Weimar Republic, 1918–29

• The Weimar Republic replaced the German monarchy under Kaiser Wilhelm II.


  True
• The Weimar Constitution included a strong president to ensure political stability.


  True
• The Centre Party (Zentrum) primarily supported social justice and conservative values.

  True
• The Great Depression in the 1930s worsened the economic conditions in the Weimar Republic.


  True
• Proportional representation in the Weimar Constitution led to a fragmented parliament and political instability.

  True
• The German economy suffered from hyperinflation
• The Weimar Republic was established in Germany in the aftermath of World War I
• The Weimar Constitution featured proportional representation
• The Social Democrats (SPD) advocated for social welfare
• Hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic occurred because the German mark lost its value
• The Kapp Putsch was an attempted coup by right-wing nationalists
• What treaty imposed harsh reparations on Germany after World War I?

  Treaty of Versailles
• What was the Spartacist Uprising in Germany?

  Communist revolution
• The proportional representation system in the Weimar Constitution led to political stability.

  False
• The Weimar Constitution featured proportional representation in the Reichstag
• The Weimar Constitution's proportional representation ensured that smaller parties could gain seats in the Reichstag.


  True
• Order the challenges faced by the Weimar Republic from most severe to least severe:

  1️⃣ Economic Instability

  2️⃣ Social Unrest

  3️⃣ Political Divisions
• Who was a key leader of the Centre Party (Zentrum)?

  Wilhelm Marx
• The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh reparations on Germany, contributing to economic instability
• The Kapp Putsch was an attempted right-wing nationalist coup against the Weimar government
• What type of representation was featured in the Weimar Constitution?

  Proportional representation
• Why did the strong presidency in the Weimar Constitution lead to political instability?

  Clashes with parliament
• What was the primary cause of hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic?

  Costs of World War I
• The hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic wiped out savings and made basic goods unaffordable for many Germans.

  True
• What was the Kapp Putsch?

  Right-wing nationalist coup
• What was the Kapp Putsch?

  Right-wing nationalist coup
• What was the Dawes Plan of 1924 designed to do?

  Restructure reparations payments
• What system of political representation was used in the Weimar Republic?

  Proportional representation
• What event led to the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II?

  November Revolution
• Who led the Social Democrats (SPD) during the Weimar Republic's establishment?

  Friedrich Ebert
• Which political party promoted individual liberties and a market economy during the Weimar Republic?

  German Democratic Party
• What was the Spartacist Uprising in the Weimar Republic?

  Left-wing revolt
• Match the challenge faced by the Weimar Republic with its description:

  Economic Instability ↔️ Hyperinflation, reparations, Great Depression

  Social Unrest ↔️ Uprisings from left-wing and right-wing groups

  Political Divisions ↔️ Fragmented parliament, unstable governments
• The Great Depression in the 1930s exacerbated economic problems in Germany.


  True
• Frequent changes in chancellors undermined the government's ability to address the country's challenges
• Who led the provisional government of Germany after the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II?

  Friedrich Ebert
• Match the political party with its key leader:

  Social Democrats (SPD) ↔️ Friedrich Ebert

  Centre Party (Zentrum) ↔️ Wilhelm Marx

  German Democratic Party (DDP) ↔️ Hugo Preuss
• The Great Depression in the 1930s led to high unemployment
• Match the political party with its ideology:

  Social Democrats (SPD) ↔️ Social welfare

  Centre Party (Zentrum) ↔️ Social justice

  German Democratic Party (DDP) ↔️ Market economy
• Who led the Social Democrats (SPD) during the Weimar Republic?

  Friedrich Ebert