Weimar Government Flashcards
(31 cards)
What year did the Weimar Republic officially begin?
1919
True or False: The Weimar Republic was established after World War I.
True
What was the primary document that established the Weimar Republic?
The Weimar Constitution
Fill in the blank: The Weimar Republic was named after the city of _____ where the constitutional assembly took place.
Weimar
Which political party was the largest in the Weimar Republic’s first election?
The Social Democratic Party (SPD)
What type of government was established under the Weimar Republic?
A parliamentary democracy
Who was the first President of the Weimar Republic?
Friedrich Ebert
Multiple Choice: What was a major challenge faced by the Weimar Republic? A) Economic stability B) Military dominance C) Colonial expansion
A) Economic stability
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic?
It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses, leading to economic and political instability.
True or False: The Weimar Republic had a strong and stable government throughout its existence.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a paramilitary group that opposed the Weimar Republic.
Freikorps
What economic crisis severely affected the Weimar Republic in the early 1920s?
Hyperinflation
Who was the German Chancellor during the hyperinflation crisis?
Gustav Stresemann
What was the Dawes Plan?
A plan to help stabilize the German economy by restructuring reparations payments.
Multiple Choice: Which event is associated with the rise of extremist political parties in the Weimar Republic? A) The Great Depression B) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles C) The establishment of the League of Nations
A) The Great Depression
What was the role of the Reichstag in the Weimar Republic?
It was the parliament responsible for legislation.
Who was the leader of the Nazi Party during the Weimar Republic?
Adolf Hitler
True or False: The Weimar Republic was known for its cultural innovation and artistic expression.
True
What was the significance of the Kapp Putsch in 1920?
It was a failed coup that demonstrated the political instability of the Weimar Republic.
Fill in the blank: The Weimar Republic’s constitution allowed for _____ elections.
proportional representation
What was the political outcome of the 1930 elections in Germany?
The Nazi Party gained significant seats in the Reichstag.
True or False: The Weimar Republic successfully managed to unite the various German political factions.
False
What was Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution?
It allowed the President to rule by decree in an emergency.
Who were the main opponents of the Weimar Republic?
Communists and right-wing paramilitary groups.
