1 The Weimar Republic Why did it fail? Nmg 05

2 Early Problems 1918 Germany loses the War – the Kaiser abdicates January 1919 Spartacist Revolt Treaty of Versailles 1920 Kapp Putsch

3 Political & Economic Problems Reparations announced Uprisings, strikes, murders across Germany French invade Ruhr, 1923 German economy collapses Beer Hall Putsch

4 The Golden Years Success under Stresemann American loans – Dawes & Young Plans Period of expansion – new factories etc

5 Wall Street Crash ! Wall Street collapse triggered the Great Depression German economy affected immediately Coalition governments unable to cope Unemployment soared

6 Election results Nazis and Communists did well July 1932 saw Nazis the largest party in the Reichstag Parties like the Social Democrats relying on middle class support suffered

7 Hitler helped into power Fears of communist success led to support for Nazis from big business Army warned Hindenburg of possible civil war November 1932 saw fall in Nazi support!

8 Hitler becomes Chancellor Negotiations behind the scenes saw Hitler appointed Chancellor in January 1933 von Papen and Army leaders were confident that they controlled Hitler

9 The Consolidation of Power New elections ordered for March 1933 Reichstag Fire led to attack on Communists Alliance with Nationalists gave Hitler majority Enabling Act passed