German Nationalists could never forgive it for that. There was a traditional lack of respect for democratic government and a great admiration for the army and the officer class' as the rightful leaders of Germany. In 1919, the view was widespread that the army had not been defeated; it was betrayed - "stabbed in the back- by the democrats who had needlessly agreed to the Versailles Treaty. What most Germans did not realise was that it was Ludendorff who had asked for an armistice while the Kaiser was still in power. However, the enemies of the Republic eagerly fostered the "stab in the legend-. The parliamentary system laid down in the new Weimar Constitution had weaknesses the most serious of which was that it was organised on a system of proportional representation. This created so many different groups that no party could ever win on overall majority. A succession of coalition governments will inevitable, with the Social Democrats having to rely on co-operation from left-wing Liberals and Catholic Centre, no party was able to carry out its programme. The political parties had very little experience of how to operate a democratic parliamentary system, because before 1919 the Reichstag had not actually controlled policy, the Chancellor was responsible to the Reichstag but it usually failed to give a clear lead because the parties refused to compromise. The Communists and Nationals did not believe in the Republic anyway and refused to support the Social Democrats. Disagreements became so bitter that almost every party organised its own private army, increasing the threat of Civil War. The combination of these weaknesses may have lead to the fall of the Weimar Republic too.
The legacy of Versailles may have also added to the collapse of the Weimar Republic and the rise in the Nazis movement. The Treaty of Versailles was seen by many German Nationalists as a product of defeat in World War 1.
"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. ...
