Economic failure was one of the main reasons for the collapse of the Weimar Republic and the rise of the Nazis. Although there were more problems; problems hampered the Republic right from the start, the legacy of Versailles, the lack of support for the Weimar Republic, flaws in the Weimar Constitution and the economical difficulties. All of these problems added to the fall of the Weimar Republic.
In 1933, the weak Weimar Republic, which had been established after World War 1 and which had been on the edge of falling eventually collapsed. As well as it inherent political weakness, the Weimar Government had to cope with the economical crisis of 1929 which brought, in its wake, seemingly uncontrollable unemployment and rising inflation. The death of Weimar's leading political figure, Gustav Stresemann, did not help matters. .
Had the democratic Weimar Republic been strong and popular, it might well have been able to see off the challenge of the Nazis. In 1924 Adolf Hitler said "the state itself has become the biggest swindler- As it was, the fledging Republic started off badly, found some stability in the period 1924-1929 and then collapsed after the Wall Street Crash. The end of World War 1 brought a major change in the government of Germany. The war had been run not by the politicians or even by the Kaiser but by the Generals who had exercised supreme military power. With defeat staring them in the face in 1918, the Generals could not contemplate negotiating an armistice. The Generals handed power back to the political parties in the Reichstag and a new Chancellor was appointed. Pressure was put on the Kaiser to abdicate. When he declined to go, his abdication was announced anyway, forcing the Kaiser to flee to Holland.
The Weimar Republic began with a number of disadvantages, which hampered the democratic government right from the start. It accepted the humiliating and unpopular Versailles Treaty, with its aims limitations, reparations and the war guilt clause and was thus always associated with defeat and dishonour.
"The Weimar Republic doomed to fail."" ... The Weimar Republic (1919 - 1933) was short lived. ... The Weimar Republic had a troubled birth. ... Hostility and extreme hatred for the Weimar Republic also came from the Extreme Left. They also opposed the Weimar Republic. ...
The Weimar Republic was a democratic government that came into power after the First World War. ... All displayed how the Weimar Republics' eventual failure was evident from the beginning. ... Thus, the Ebert Groener pact displayed the Weimar Republic was in danger of survival from the beginning. The flaws in the Weimar constitution potentially doomed the Republic and its democratic bases. ... Also, the Weimar republic destabilization was due to right-wing violence. ...
During the first four years of demcratic rule in Germany, the new Weimar Republic faced many problems and opposition, as the people of Germany were beginning to come to terms with one of the greatest political changes in their history. When the constitution for the new Weimar Government first became effective in August 1919, there were already critics of it's content. ... This could also have proven to be a costly problem facing the Weimar Government. ... This represented major additional problems facing the Republic. Firstly, the way in which the Free Corps betrayed the Republic show...
There were many contributing factors that enabled the Weimar Republic to overcome the problems it faced and survive. ... External factors also played a part in the survival of the Weimar Republic. ... In my opinion the problems faced by the Weimar Republic were not insurmountable as in the end they were successfully overcome. ... It can be argued that the Weimar Republic never actually had a real chance of survival from the start. ... If it had not been for these fateful circumstances, I believe that the Weimar Republic would have survived longer....
The Failure of the Weimar Republic The German Weimar Republic was born amidst the defeat of the imperial army, the revolution of 1918 against the Hohenzollerns, and the hopes of German Liberals and Social Democrats. ... The failure of the Weimar Republic can be blamed on Constitutional Flaws, Lack of Broad Popular Support, and the French Invasion of the Ruhr. ... Beyond the burden of the Paris settlement and these potential constitutional pitfalls, the Weimar Republic did not command the sympathy or loyalty of many Germans. ... In conclusion, the Weimar Republic was given no chance to ...
Nationalism was an integral factor in the downfall of the Weimar Republic, which in turn ensured the failure of democracy in Germany during 1918-1934. ... This caused great economic instability in Germany, rendering them unprepared to establish a democratic republic whilst also enforcing the notion of 'Smachfrieden' (shameful peace), which lead to the nationalistic hatred that sparked the eventual downfall of the Weimar Republic. ... Therefore, it is evident that the influence of nationalistic views eminent in the loss of public support was one of the major long term causes of the ...
Under their almost complete control, the era of the Weimar Republic of Germany began in 1919. ... However in just 14 short years, the Weimar Republic fell under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. ... The Weimar Republic felt the humiliation of defeat and the shame of surrendering from many. ... The Weimar Republic faced numerous opponents who wanted a new regime. ... The conflicts generated more public distrust towards the Weimar Republic. ...
The support for democracy and the republic was increasing all the time. ... Proportional representation was responsible for a lot of instability in the Republic. ... Hindenburg didn't do anything against the constitution and having a very conservative leader of the Weimar Republic attracted conservative classes to Weimar. ... The stability of the Weimar Republic between 1924 and 29 was mixed. ... Weimar was struggling to keep its welfare promises and many right wing Germans strongly resented the Republic for signing the Dawes and Young plans. ...
Was the collapse of the Weimar Republic inevitable? Introduction: The Weimar Republic was created after World War I with Germany in a state of near-anarchy. ... The Social Democratic Party was the leading party in the creation of the Weimar Republic. ... Within a year he had destroyed the Weimar Republic, the government which he had labeled the "Guilty Men of 1918." ... Main: Considering the factors which surrounded the Weimar Republic at the time, and with hindsight, it would be fair to say that their collapse was indeed inevitable. ...
