1. German people supported the government’s call for passive resistance against the French in 1923 German people resisted the Kapp Putsch in 1920 to preserve the Weimar Republic LEFT (Communists) Communist revolutionaries lacked support – less than 15% in elections; plus most workers supported Ebert’s SPD RIGHT (Freikorps, Nazis) Lacked support of the people; had no outstanding speakers; army suspicious of extreme groups in 1923 The Dawes Plan – America lends money to Germany New governments in France and Britain in 1924 – more sympathetic to Germany Stresemann’s reform of the currency Ebert’s actions against Communism Is this overview giving too positive a view of Weimar Republic?

2. To what extent did the republic recover after 1923? By the end of the lesson you will: 1.Describe the key actions taken by Stresemann between 1923 and 1929 2.Explain the impact of Stresemann’s actions on German people 3.Demonstrate your understanding by debating and writing up your answer using a range of evidence

3. Use the problem cards to circulate and complete the table. On the last column you must give Stresemann a star rating on how successful you think he was. ProblemStresemann’s policyWas it a success, a failure or a bit of both? Explain fully. Rating ***** = fantastic solution * = poor solution 1)Hyperinflation 2) French occupation of the Ruhr 3)Germany’s poor relationship with other countries 4) German industry short of investment Why did the Nazi’s only get 2% of the votes in the 1928 elections, even though they were a highly organised party with over 100,000 members?

4. Weimar Republic on Trial!!! To what extent did the Weimar Republic recover after 1923? Achievements (who is benefiting?) The Economy Culture Politics Foreign Policy Problems (who is not benefiting?) The Economy Culture Politics Foreign Policy In pairs write a list of arguments for and against the recovery of the Weimar Republic. Choose a team of 5 jurors. You must also choose a ‘Stresemann’ to defend the Weimar’s recovery and a ‘Hitler’ to argue against the recovery. What is the outcome of the trial of the Weimar Republic?

5. Now write your answer You could organise your answer using the following headings / sections – Political opposition to the Weimar – Economic problems – Popular support – Germany and the wider world Remember to think about points which show recovery and points which don’t Back up each point with evidence and explanation Stay focused on the question with each paragraph Give an overall conclusion which refers back to the question

6. To what extent did the republic recover after 1923? Have you : 1.Described the key actions taken by Stresemann between 1923 and 1929 2.Explained the impact of Stresemann’s actions on German people 3.Demonstrated your understanding by debating and writing up your answer using a range of evidence

7. Culture in Weimar Germany 1 Culture Culture in Weimar Germany 2 Culture