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2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945

Hindenburg's Election and the Golden Years

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Recall questions on conservative hostility to modern culture, the presidential election of 1925 and the parties that formed governments.

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Key term

Who was elected President of Germany in 1925, and what were his political sympathies?

Key term

What was the attitude of traditional elites—the army, judiciary, civil service, and industrialists—toward the Weimar Republic?

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  1. 1

    Who was elected President of Germany in 1925, and what were his political sympathies?

    Model answer

    Paul von Hindenburg was elected President in 1925. He was a conservative, monarchist figure with limited commitment to parliamentary democracy.

  2. 2

    What did Hindenburg's election in 1925 reveal about German attitudes toward the Republic?

    Model answer

    It demonstrated that many Germans voted for a symbol of the old imperial order rather than a committed republican, revealing underlying weaknesses in democratic support.

  3. 3

    Which were the main political parties during the Weimar 'Golden Age', and how were governments typically formed?

    Model answer

    The main parties were the SPD, Centre Party, DDP, DVP, and DNVP, with coalition governments typically formed from moderate parties.

  4. 4

    How did support for extremist parties during 1924-1928 compare to the crisis years of 1919-1923?

    Model answer

    Elections showed relative stability, with extremist parties (Nazis and Communists) receiving reduced support compared to the earlier crisis years.

  5. 5

    What percentage of the vote did the Nazi Party receive in the May 1928 Reichstag elections?

    Model answer

    The Nazi Party received only 2.6% of the vote, representing their lowest point during the Weimar period.

  6. 6

    What role did the KPD play in Weimar politics during 1924-1928?

    Model answer

    The KPD maintained a consistent base of support, representing a permanent challenge to the Republic from the left.

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