Weimar republic

• When was the Weimar Republic established?

  It was established in 1919 after World War I.
• What was the Weimar Republic?

  The Weimar Republic was the government of Germany from 1919 to 1933.
• Why is the Weimar Republic named after the city of Weimar?

  It is named after the city where the constitutional assembly took place.
• What significant transition did the Weimar Republic represent for Germany?

  The Weimar Republic marked Germany's transition from a monarchy to a parliamentary democracy.
• What was the main reason for the unpopularity of the Weimar Republic?

  Economic problems were a major reason for the Weimar Republic's unpopularity.
• What was hyperinflation in the context of the Weimar Republic?

  Hyperinflation was when the German currency became almost worthless in 1923.
• What did people need to buy basic goods during hyperinflation?

  People needed wheelbarrows full of money to buy basic goods.
• How did the Great Depression affect Germany during the Weimar Republic?

  The Great Depression led to mass unemployment and poverty in Germany.
• What were reparations in the context of the Weimar Republic?

  Reparations were huge sums of money that Germany was required to pay to the Allied powers as punishment for World War I.
• What role did extremist parties play in the Weimar Republic?

  Extremist parties gained support and threatened the moderate center.
• What was a sign of political instability in the Weimar Republic?

  Frequent changes in government were a sign of political instability.
• What were some attempted coups against the Weimar Republic?

  Attempts included the Kapp Putsch in 1920 and the Beer Hall Putsch in 1923.
• How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the Weimar Republic's unpopularity?

  The Treaty of Versailles was seen as harsh and unfair, leading to resentment towards the Weimar government that accepted it.
• What flaw in the Weimar Constitution contributed to political instability?

  Article 48 allowed the President to rule by decree in emergencies.
• What territorial losses did Germany face due to the Treaty of Versailles?

  Germany lost about 13% of its European territory and all overseas colonies.
• What was the War Guilt Clause in the Treaty of Versailles?

  Article 231 forced Germany to accept full responsibility for starting World War I.
• What social factor contributed to the Weimar Republic's unpopularity related to traditional values?

  There was a clash between traditional German values and new, more liberal ideas during the Weimar period.
• What military restrictions were imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

  The German army was limited to 100,000 men, and the country was forbidden from having an air force or submarines.
• How did cultural experimentation during the Weimar Republic affect its popularity?

  Some conservatives viewed cultural experimentation as decadent and un-German, contributing to unpopularity.
• What was the "stab-in-the-back" myth?

  The "stab-in-the-back" myth was the belief that the German army had not been defeated in WWI but betrayed by civilians at home.
• How did rapid urbanization affect society during the Weimar Republic?

  Rapid urbanization and changing gender roles led to anxiety among some segments of society.
• What nostalgia did some Germans feel during the Weimar Republic?

  Some Germans longed for the perceived stability and power of the pre-war Imperial era.