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Creation of the Weimar Republic and Problems it faced

 

 

Creation:

The Weimar Republic was established in 1918 after the end of World War 1. Its aim was to bring a new life to Germany after the War but this was arguable 

Firstly, its creation possessed Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

All Allowed to vote, shows a democratic country

Proportional representation, shows a way to democracy, all fairly elected

Supported by the majority of German, should therefore work

Disadvantages

Proportional representation, forms coalitions that fall at times of crisis

Article 48, allows emergency powers which can be exploited, dictatorship

Opposition from Right wing...Cause for opposition against democracy.

The WR stood a good chance of survival. It had support and was democratic, however many underlying weaknesses weakened the Weimar and allowed opportunities to arise later on such as Article 48 which could be abused.

Practice: Was the Weimar a strong government?