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Empire to democracy, 1914–1929

Empire to democracy, 1871–1929: Empire to democracy, 1914–1929

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AqaA LevelHistory1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991

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Empire to democracy, 1914–19296 objectives

Political authority: the political impact of the First World War on Germany; political change and breakdown by 1918; the 1918 revolution; the establishment of democratic government in the Weimar constitution.
Government and opposition to 1924: post-war political problems; attempted coups and the opposition of left and right; the occupation of the Ruhr; the working of Weimar government; its strengths and weaknesses.
Government and opposition 1924–1929: the impact of the Ruhr invasion and the leadership of Stresemann; degree of governmental change; degree of opposition.
Economic developments: the impact of war; post-war economic problems and policies; reparations; hyperinflation; Dawes and Young Plans and foreign loans; industrial growth; agriculture.
Social developments: the effect of war on German society; social and cultural changes in Weimar Germany.
The political, economic and social condition of Germany by 1929.

Weimar RepublicKaiser Wilhelm IIKapp PutschRuhr OccupationDawes PlanReparationsHyperinflationNazi PartyGreat Depression

Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing the Weimar Republic, include specific events, such as the Spartacist Uprising or hyperinflation, to support your arguments.
Use specific examples: When discussing the Weimar Republic, always support your arguments with specific historical examples.

Confusing the Weimar Republic with the Nazi regime: Focus on the specific features and challenges of the Weimar Republic, and understand how it laid the groundwork for the rise of the Nazis.
Confusing the Weimar Republic with the Nazi regime: Focus on the specific challenges and policies of the Weimar Republic, distinguishing its democratic framework from the totalitarian nature of the Nazi government.

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