1. Cwk Early problems of the Weimar Republic 22.09.15 What: By the end of the lesson you will know what problems the Weimar Republic faced in its early years. All – understand the problems faced by the new democratic government in Germany; Some – evaluate the impact the early revolutions had on Germany. Why: All – will develop your understanding of the period; Most – understand how people experienced the past differently; Some – make links to other periods of time. Why: All – will develop your understanding of the period; Most – understand how people experienced the past differently; Some – make links to other periods of time. Most – understand the Spartacist and the Kapp Putsch;

2. Connect: On 9 th November 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, abdicated. He realised he could no longer rule Germany having lost the First World War. This left a power vacuum, which meant that no one had effective control of the country. The socialists, led by Friedrich Ebert formed a temporary government, but other groups had ideas about the future of Germany…

3. Activate: copy the table below into your books NameLeft or right wing LeadersAims of revolution Success or failure Reasons for success or failure

4. Demonstrate Study the picture above. How useful is in explaining why the Spartacist uprising failed? Use the source and your own knowledge to explain your answer.

5. Consolidate Explain why the Weimar Republic was under threat in the years 1919 to 1923. (12 marks) You will need to mention the problems with the constitution as well as the threats from extremist groups. Explain why the Weimar Republic was under threat in the years 1919 to 1923. (12 marks) You will need to mention the problems with the constitution as well as the threats from extremist groups.

6. Homework Hand in: Hand in: