1. Further questions 1:
Weimar Germany 1918-29
Causation
Why the Treaty of Versailles so unpopular in Germany? (9)
In what ways did the Nazi Party try to increase its popularity in the years 1924-29? (12)
Why was there an economic crisis in Germany in 1923. (12)
Describe why the Munich Putsch failed in 1923? (9)
Why did the Weimar Constitution make it difficult to govern Germany effectively? (9)
Consequence
How did the Spartacist Putsch of 1919 damage the reputation of the Weimar Government? (9)
Describe the ways in which hyperinflation effected Germany. (9)
What effect did the Munich Putsch have on Hitler and his political views. (9)
Explain the importance of the Spartacist Putsch in challenging the Weimar government. (9)
Role
Describe the work of Stresemann in helping Germany to recover in the years 1924–29. (9)
Describe the role of Hitler in the development of the Nazi Party in the years 1919-23. (9)
Explain the importance of the Kapp Putsch of 1920 in challenging the government of the Weimar
Republic. (9)
Explain how the Dawes Plan helped Weimar Germany to recover in the 1920s. (9)
Use your own knowledge to describe the importance of the work of Stresemann for the
Weimar Republic in the years 1923-29. (9)
Judgement
”The Munich (Beer Hall) Putsch was a total failure for the Nazi Party.“ Do you agree?
Explain your answer. (16)
“The Weimar Republic successfully recovered from its early problems in the years
1924–28”. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (16)
Was the Weimar Republic strong until the Wall Street Crash in 1929? Explain. (16)
“The biggest problem Germany faced in the years 1919-23 was the Treaty of Versailles.” Do
you agree? Explain your answer. (16)
“Hyperinflation was the biggest disaster in Germany in 1923.” Do you agree? (16)