2. 1 The Weimar Republic 1919- 1933 Why did it fail? Nmg 05

3. 2 Early Problems 1918 Germany loses the War – the Kaiser abdicates January 1919 Spartacist Revolt Treaty of Versailles 1920 Kapp Putsch

4. 3 Political & Economic Problems Reparations announced Uprisings, strikes, murders across Germany French invade Ruhr, 1923 German economy collapses Beer Hall Putsch

5. 4 The Golden Years 1924-9 Success under Stresemann American loans – Dawes & Young Plans Period of expansion – new factories etc

6. 5 Wall Street Crash ! Wall Street collapse triggered the Great Depression German economy affected immediately Coalition governments unable to cope Unemployment soared

7. 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

8. 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!

9. 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

10. 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