Why was the Weimer Republic unpopular

Question 1

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 1

Weimer government too closely linked with the humilating Treaty of Versailles. Unpopular because it reduced the German army to 100,000, which left Germans feeling defenceless

Question 2

Armistice

Answer 2

They accepted they armistice in November 1918. Unpopular because it was seen as a stab in the back to German army/people

Question 3

Democracy

Answer 3

Many Germans didn’t like democracy and didn’t like the Weimer Republic. Unpopular because my Germans wanted a strong leader such as the Kaiser

Question 4

Coalition Governments

Answer 4

Germany was ruled by coalition governments. Unpopular because the government appeared weak during a time of crisis (eg, hyperinflation)

Question 5

Hyperinflation

Answer 5

They were blamed with hyperinflation as the government printed too much money. Unpopular because this led to many Germans being unable to afford food

Question 6

Great Depression

Answer 6

They were blamed with the Great Depression between 1929 and 1932 as they paid back loans to America. Unpopular because the German economy collapsed, unemployment rose to 6 million