AQA A-Level History 7042
1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204
1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598
1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603
1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702
1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796
1F Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885
1G Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964
1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964
1J The British Empire, c1857–1967
1K The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
1L The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991
2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216
2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499
2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564
2D Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570
2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660
2F The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715
2G The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801
2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815
2J America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877
2K International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941
2L Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945
2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957
2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953
2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945
2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997
2Q The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980
2R The Cold War, c1945–1991
2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
2T The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000
2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945
Hindenburg's Election and the Golden Years
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Overview
Recall questions on conservative hostility to modern culture, the presidential election of 1925 and the parties that formed governments.
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Answer each one before you reveal it.
What was the attitude of traditional elites—the army, judiciary, civil service, and industrialists—toward the Weimar Republic?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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