Theme 2: Popular Support And Political Persuasion

Question 1

Weimar: did the working class support the constitution and why?

Answer 1

• supported
• revived legal rights and secure position to negotiate with business
• 8hr working day
• improved position of German workers- recognition of trade unions, establishment of workers committee

Question 2

Weimar: did the middle-class support the new constitution?

Answer 2

• against
• supported more liberal and nationalist parties
• felt threatened by new democracy
• lacked political unity
• hyperinflation meant they lost savings

Question 3

Weimar: did women support the new constitution?

Answer 3

• against
• women suffered during war
• women wanted new republic- been involved in strikes to bring down monarchy