Weimar Republic 1919-24 (Chapter 8)

Question 1

Summary of the Spartacist uprising 1919

Answer 1

Led by Rosa Luxemburg, a group of Communists rebelled because they wanted to create a just society for workers.

The government turned to the Friekorp (a para-military group of volunteer soldiers) and defeated them.

This created a reliance for far-right groups and their ideology.

Question 2

What was the Ebert-Groener Pact?

Answer 2

the government promise to respect the army’s traditional role and the army promised to support the Republic in response.

Question 3

What did the Left and Right want for Germany?

Answer 3

The Left (Communists + Socialists) wanted big sweeping social change and saw the Republic as too moderate.

The Right (Nationalists + Conservatives) wanted German power and a traditional autocratic system.

Question 4

What were the weaknesses of the Republic?

Answer 4

electoral system - proportional representation

deep divisions in society and gov (right and left)

scars from war - Treaty of Versailles

Question 5

What was economically bad in the early 20s?

Answer 5

Hyperinflation

Question 6

Despite hyperinflation, what was the 20s called and why?

Answer 6

‘Golden Age’
- flourishing of art of culture in Berlin
eg. Bauhaus architecture, sexual culture for women

Question 7

What happened in 1929 worldwide economically?

Answer 7

The Great Depression