Transcript why did weimar survive 1919

The bulk of the
German
population was
prepared to
support the
Republic
Effective
government
action
How did the
Weimar Republic
survive?
Political
opponents were
weaker than they
seemed
External support
from other
countries
Weimar 1919-1923
 Look at p.259
 It outlines the reasons why Weimar managed to
survive
 You need to copy the diagram and add more detail to
explain the reasons why and how Weimar survived.
 You need to put the reason in one colour and then the
explanation in another colour
Exam practice
 What problems did the Weimar Republic face 1919-
1923? (4)
 What were the reasons why the Weimar Republic
survived 1919-1923? (6)
 How successful was the Weimar Republic in dealing
with Germany’s problems up to 1923? (10)
10 mark Question
 You need to present both sides
Ways they were successful i.e
 ended hyperinflation and Stresemann’s measures
 Put down the threat from the left- Spartacists
 Put down the right- Kapp Putsch
Ways that they were not successful i.e
 Treaty of Versailles
 The threat from the Left- empowered the right in
getting them to crush the left
Conclusion- address ‘how far’.
Mark Scheme
Level 1- general answer, no specific knowledge (1-2)
Level 2- identifies success or failure (3-4)
Level 3- Explains success OR failure (4-6)
Level 4- Explains success AND failure (6-9)
Level 5- constructs an argument of relative success or
failure. Makes a judgement. (9-10)