1. Explain why several segments of German society never accepted the legitimacy of the Weimar system.
It had been formed by the people who had signed the treaty of Versailles, and the armasist. They had come to prefer the autocracy persent with Kaiser Wilhem II, and hated the terms of the treaty which severly crippled the economy.
2. How did Hitler use anti-Semitism to further his political aspirations?
Hitler had blamed people like the Jewish and Marxists for the defeat of the German army in WWI, stating that they had masterminded a plot to destroy Germany. Their interference had lowered troop morale and they had sabotaged the government.
3. How was the French occupation of the Ruhr tied to Germany's hyperinflation?
Without the industrial region, which was key to Germany, the economy buckled and lead to hyperinflation.
4. Describe "Weimar culture" and explain why many Germans rejected its values.
Westernization had begun in Germany, changing Music, art and literature to be muc like that of the United States. Rejection had begun due to the disruption of traditional values, including equality of women. The NSPD had protested against the film "Quiet on the Western Front".
5. How did the conflict between the Catholic Center Party and the SPD contribute to the political crisis of the Weimar Republic?
Instead of weakening members, those under the KKP had only become more radical. The splitting and distinction of parties had shown that power was too greatly divided along with ideals.
6. How did the economic depression that began in 1929 create an opportunity for extremist political parties in Weimar Germany?
Desperate times call for desperate measure, the radical parties had promised ideals that would ensure economic recovery, as the current party wasn't accomplishing gain.
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