Germany Flashcards
(20 cards)
What year was the Weimar Republic established?
1919
True or False: The Weimar Republic was established after World War I.
True
What treaty imposed harsh reparations on Germany, contributing to the challenges of the Weimar Republic?
The Treaty of Versailles
Fill in the blank: The Weimar Constitution included a provision for ________, allowing the president to rule by decree.
Article 48
What was one major economic challenge faced by the Weimar Republic in the early 1920s?
Hyperinflation
Multiple Choice: Which political ideology was NOT prominent in the Weimar Republic? A) Socialism B) Nazism C) Fascism D) Liberalism
C) Fascism
What was the name of the paramilitary groups that supported various political factions during the Weimar Republic?
Freikorps
True or False: The Weimar Republic was characterized by a stable and unified political environment.
False
What event in 1923 severely undermined the Weimar Republic’s credibility?
The Ruhr Crisis
Who was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP) during the Weimar Republic?
Adolf Hitler
Fill in the blank: The Weimar Republic’s government was frequently marked by ________, resulting in numerous changes in leadership.
Political instability
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Great Depression for the Weimar Republic? A) Economic recovery B) Increased unemployment C) Strengthened democracy D) None of the above
B) Increased unemployment
What was the primary reason for the German public’s disillusionment with the Weimar government?
Failure to address economic and political crises
True or False: The Weimar Republic had a proportional representation electoral system.
True
What popular uprising in 1919 aimed to establish a communist government in Germany?
The Spartacist uprising
Fill in the blank: The Weimar Republic faced a significant challenge from both the ________ and the ________ on the political spectrum.
Left, Right
What role did the Treaty of Versailles play in the perception of the Weimar Republic?
It was seen as a ‘Diktat’ and undermined the legitimacy of the government.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of the Weimar Republic? A) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles B) The rise of the Nazi Party C) The outbreak of World War II D) The establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany
B) The rise of the Nazi Party
What was the significance of the Beer Hall Putsch in 1923?
It was an attempted coup by the Nazi Party, leading to Hitler’s imprisonment.
