The depression was the catlyst for the downfall for the Weimar Republic. How far do you agree?

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The depression was the catlyst for the downfall for the Weimar Republic. How far do you agree?

When looking at the Weimar Republic during it's golden era between 1924 to 1929 it was noticeable

that Germany at this period of time saw a rise in it's economic power. Furthermore,the country had

a more dense cultural growth which can be emphasised by cinema masterpieces such as Fritz Lang and

Bauhaus. However, even though during this supposed golden era there was political stability. We later

notice that there were unpopular economic policies which could be suggested as the the main catylyst

or spark to the downfall of the Republic. Furthermore, the depression made other events to happen to

eventually end the rule of the republic. For example, the rise of extremism, the Government policies,

propaganda by the Nazis etc.

Unpopular econonmic policies is one of the first and major issues for the downfall of the weimar Republic.

This can be clearly adressed as for nearly half a century or more many Germans would have agreed that there

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country was a success. However, once the Depression came into play their whole economical structure would

be destroyed as there would be no demand for Germany employment due to the stop of the Dawes Plan.

Meaning that many working class people would have turned to extremist parties such as the Nazis with the

use of such slogans like "work and bread" which would have lured many.Making the social democrats less popular

because from my own knowledge as much as 6.1 million people were unemployed.Furthermore, the chancellor during

this time knew that if the country printed more money and ...

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