NCERT Important Questions for Class 9 Social Science History Chapter 3
Social Science Class 9 History
Nazism and the Rise of Hitler 3
Important Questions
3/4 Marks Questions
Describe the problems faced by the Weimer Republic.
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(i) It had signed the treaty at Versailles and hence it was held responsible accepting the humiliating provisions
(ii ) The Weimer Republic had to pay the war compensation which had crippled it financially.
(iii ) The Weimer Republic had to face the revolutionary uprising of the Spartacist League. However, the uprising was crushed.
(iv) With changing situations in 1923, it printed paper currency recklessly. With too much printed money in circulation, the value of German currency fell and prices of goods soared. Thus, they had to face the hyperinflation.
(v) The Great Economic Depression (1929-32) further hit the German economy. Industrial production fell and unemployment level was very high.
(vi) Owing to some inherent defects viz. proportional representation, the Weimer Republic was fragile. People lost confidence in the democratic parliamentary system due to constant political instability.
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Challenges Faced by the Weimar Republic:
1. Economic Turmoil: Post-war economic hardships led to hyperinflation and unemployment, causing social discontent.
2. Political Instability: Frequent changes in leadership due to a fragmented party system hindered stable governance.
3. Treaty of Versailles: Harsh terms imposed heavy reparations, fostering resentment and economic hardships.
4. Social Unrest: Tensions among societal factions, including labor unions and political extremists, led to divisions and clashes.
5. Extremist Threats: Left-wing (Communists) and right-wing (Nazis) groups aimed to destabilize the Republic, causing political violence.
6. Weak Democratic Foundations: Association with Germany’s defeat in WWI undermined trust in the Republic’s democratic legitimacy.
These challenges weakened the Weimar Republic, leaving it vulnerable to internal and external threats, eventually leading to its downfall and the rise of the Nazi regime.