the challenges to Weimar republic 1919-23 Flashcards

The treaty imposed harsh terms on Germany, including reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions, leading to resentment and undermining the Weimar Republic.

A communist revolt led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, aiming to overthrow the Weimar government. It was crushed by the Freikorps.

A right-wing coup attempt led by Wolfgang Kapp and Freikorps units, aiming to overthrow the Weimar government. It failed due to a general strike.

Caused by the government's decision to print money to pay reparations and workers during the Ruhr Crisis, leading to economic chaos and loss of savings.

French and Belgian troops occupied the Ruhr after Germany failed to pay reparations. This led to passive resistance and worsened the economic crisis.

A failed Nazi coup led by Adolf Hitler, aiming to seize power in Bavaria and overthrow the Weimar government. Hitler was arrested and imprisoned.

Proportional representation led to coalition governments, making decision-making difficult. Article 48 allowed the President to rule by decree, undermining democracy.

Both left-wing (communists) and right-wing (nationalists) groups opposed the Weimar Republic, leading to uprisings and instability.

Germany was required to pay £6.6 billion in reparations, causing economic strain and resentment among the population.

German workers refused to cooperate with French and Belgian occupiers, leading to economic disruption and worsening hyperinflation.

Germany faced huge debts, food shortages, and social unrest after the war, which weakened the new Weimar government.

Paramilitary groups of ex-soldiers who opposed the Weimar Republic and were involved in suppressing uprisings like the Spartacist revolt.

A left-wing party that opposed the Weimar Republic, aiming to establish a communist state in Germany.

A radical communist group led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, involved in the Spartacist Uprising of 1919.

A communist revolt aiming to overthrow the Weimar government. It was crushed by the Freikorps, showing the government's reliance on right-wing forces.

The KPD rejected the democratic system and sought to overthrow the government, contributing to political instability.

Communist revolts, such as the Spartacist Uprising, created fear of a communist revolution and led to increased support for right-wing groups.