The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Weimar Republic
Thursday, 18 July 2024
LESSON TITLE:
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the
new Weimar Republic?
1.
Which country joined WW1 which meant Germany were forced to
surrender?
2.
What did Kaiser Wilhelm II do?
3.
What had the British Navy put around Germany? What did this cause
to happen?
4.
How many German civilians died of starvation?
5.
How many German soldiers died during WW1?
6. Explain why Germany surrendered in WW1.
Stick the source in the middle of a single
page. What can you see? What message is it
saying about the old German regime v. the
new Weimar republic?
A German poster from December 1918. The large figure represents the
new Republic. The writing says ‘Anarchy Brings Unrest and Hunger’.
Wings from an Angel? What
does an angel represent?
An extremist throwing
bombs and causing
chaos. What is it
suggesting about the old
regime?
Weimar (the new Republic) holding
the constitution – which is rules
that set out how the country is run.
Wounded soldiers who are being
looked after and who are happy
behind the light of ‘Weimar’ –
the new Government.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the
new Weimar Republic?
1.
In 1914 who had the most power? Explain what they
could do, how do they have power?
2.
In 1919, who had the most power? Explain what they
could do.
3.
Which constitution do you think was better. Why?
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Weimar Constitution 1914
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On 9
th
November 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated and
fled to Holland. Power was handed over to Friedrich
Ebert, leader of the SPD and on the 11
th
November
1918 Germany surrendered to the allies. Ebert then
spent the next nine months creating the new
Government and trying to establish support. This
included:
•
Promising the Army the Ebert would not reform it
(change it).
•
Promising Trade Unions that he would try to achieve
an 8 hour working day.
•
Assuring industry leaders that they would not
confiscate land or factories. This ensured that the
businesses and the economy continued to operate.
BUT
•
Some extreme political parties were not satisfied.
Demonstrations and even riots were common.
Task 1:
You have a number of cards. You need to decide if they
were a strength or weakness of the new Weimar Republic. You
then need to place the cards on the right side of the weighing
scales.
Task 2: Some cards are more significant than others. Can you place the more
significant cards nearer the top, the less significant at the bottom.
Strengths of the
Weimar Constitution
Weakness of the
Weimar Constitution
You have a number of cards. You need to decide if they were a
strength or weakness of the new Weimar Republic. You then
need to place the cards on the right side of the weighing
scales.
Some cards are more significant than others. Can you place the more significant cards
nearer the top, the less significant at the bottom.
Strengths of the
Weimar Constitution
Weakness of the
Weimar Constitution
Women for the first time in
Germany, were able to vote as
well as men.
Proportional Representation meant that
smaller parties won seats – which often
meant there was no majority in the Reichstag.
This meant different parties had to join
together to rule (coalition). This was a
problem as they often fell out, and didn’t
achieve much. Between 1919-1923 there were
nine coalition governments.
Many chancellors used Article 48 to pass laws
– rather than getting a majority in the
Reichstag.
The Chancellor decided which
laws should be passed.
However in normal times, they
could only pass a law if the
majority of the Reichstag voted
for it.
What were the strengths and
weaknesses of the new Weimar
Republic?
On your whiteboards complete the following…
1.
When did Kaiser Wilhelm abdicate?
2. Identify the biggest strength of the Weimar Republic
3. Identify the biggest weakness of the Weimar Republic
Overall, do you think the Weimar Constitution was a strength or a
weakness? Justify your answer.
1.
The Reichstag was the German
____________________ building
2.
The new Government was headed by the
________________ who was elected for 7 years.
3.
The President could make decisions without
consulting the Reichstag if there was a state of
____________________ according to Article 48.
4.
The Chancellor was usually the leader of the
political party with the _________ seats in the
Reichstag.
5.
The people voted for which parties got seats in
the Reichstag by the system of
__________________________________.
6.
Proportional Representation meant parties found
it hard to get a ________________ in the
Reichstag and pass laws so they formed
______________________ which often broke
down.
Use the information
that you have learnt
over the last two
lessons to complete
the word fill.
The Weimar Republic faced a turbulent period with strengths like introducing proportional representation but also weaknesses such as political instability and economic struggles. Kaiser Wilhelm II's actions, the impact of WW1, and the challenges faced by the new government are discussed in the context of the Weimar Constitution.
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Thursday, 18 July 2024 LESSON TITLE: What were the strengths and weaknesses of the new Weimar Republic? 1. Which country joined WW1 which meant Germany were forced to surrender? 2. What did Kaiser Wilhelm II do? 3. What had the British Navy put around Germany? What did this cause to happen? 4. How many German civilians died of starvation? 5. How many German soldiers died during WW1? 6. Explain why Germany surrendered in WW1.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the new Weimar Republic? To explain and judge if the Weimar Constitution was doomed from the start. Mastering To explain the strengths and weaknesses of the new Weimar Republic Securing To describe the structure of the new Weimar Republic Developing
1. In 1914 who had the most power? Explain what they could do, how do they have power? connect 2. In 1919, who had the most power? Explain what they could do. 3. Which constitution do you think was better. Why? Weimar Constitution 1914 1919
Background Information Background Information On 9th November 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated and fled to Holland. Power was handed over to Friedrich Ebert, leader of the SPD and on the 11th November 1918 Germany surrendered to the allies. Ebert then spent the next nine months creating the new Government and trying to establish support. This included: Promising the Army the Ebert would not reform it (change it). Promising Trade Unions that he would try to achieve an 8 hour working day. Assuring industry leaders that they would not confiscate land or factories. This ensured that the businesses and the economy continued to operate. BUT Some extreme political parties were not satisfied. Demonstrations and even riots were common.
Task 1: You have a number of cards. You need to decide if they were a strength or weakness of the new Weimar Republic. You then need to place the cards on the right side of the weighing scales. Weakness of the Weimar Constitution Strengths of the Weimar Constitution Task 2: Some cards are more significant than others. Can you place the more significant cards nearer the top, the less significant at the bottom.
You have a number of cards. You need to decide if they were a strength or weakness of the new Weimar Republic. You then need to place the cards on the right side of the weighing scales. Strengths of the Weimar Constitution Weakness of the Weimar Constitution Proportional Representation meant that smaller parties won seats which often meant there was no majority in the Reichstag. This meant different parties had to join together to rule (coalition). This was a problem as they often fell out, and didn t achieve much. Between 1919-1923 there were nine coalition governments. Women for the first time in Germany, were able to vote as well as men. The Chancellor decided which laws should be passed. However in normal times, they could only pass a law if the majority of the Reichstag voted for it. Many chancellors used Article 48 to pass laws rather than getting a majority in the Reichstag. Some cards are more significant than others. Can you place the more significant cards nearer the top, the less significant at the bottom.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the new Weimar Republic? connect On your whiteboards complete the following 1. When did Kaiser Wilhelm abdicate? 2. Identify the biggest strength of the Weimar Republic 3. Identify the biggest weakness of the Weimar Republic Overall, do you think the Weimar Constitution was a strength or a weakness? Justify your answer.
Use the information that you have learnt over the last two lessons to complete the word fill. 1. The Reichstag was the German ____________________ building 2. The new Government was headed by the ________________ who was elected for 7 years. 3. The President could make decisions without consulting the Reichstag if there was a state of ____________________ according to Article 48. 4. The Chancellor was usually the leader of the political party with the _________ seats in the Reichstag. 5. The people voted for which parties got seats in the Reichstag by the system of __________________________________. 6. Proportional Representation meant parties found it hard to get a ________________ in the Reichstag and pass laws so they formed ______________________ which often broke down.
