Political Stability developments 1924-29

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Emily Kindred

Cards (2)

  • Evidence of political stability
    No putsches attempted against gov
    Anti-republican extremists contained
    President seemed respectful of the law and Weimar - no immediate swing right 
    No political assassinations 
    Democratic parties obtained the most votes
  • Evidence of lack of political stability
    7 failed coalitions (only 3 elections) which collapsed due to minor issues
    President not supporting Weimar or representing SPD in coalitions
    President acted as ErsatzKaiser under Article 48 
    Political structure never strengthened - illusion of stability
    German people’s contempt/cynicism towards party politics 
    Election turnout decreased 
    Violence between KPD & NSDAP 
    Association with loss of war (right views)
    Internal division of SPD