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The Weimar Republic: The Golden Years

History
GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of various factors during the 'Golden Years' of the Weimar Republic, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify their importance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Weimar Republic
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Golden Years
#Understand the key factors contributing to the stability of the Weimar Republic during its 'Golden Years'.
#Evaluate the relative importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors.
#Develop analytical skills by justifying rankings with evidence.

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The Weimar Republic: The Golden Years

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Grade GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
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Introduction to the Golden Years

The period from 1924 to 1929 is often called the 'Golden Years' of the Weimar Republic because of relative stability and economic recovery. During this time, Germany experienced cultural flourishing and attempted to rebuild trust in democracy after the chaos of WWI and the Treaty of Versailles.

1.
Identify and categorize the following factors that contributed to the stability of the Weimar Republic during its Golden Years. Are they Political, Social, Economic, or Religious? > The Dawes Plan, cultural renaissance, reduced hyperinflation, and increased foreign investment.
[4 marks]
2.
Outline why the economic recovery during the Golden Years was important for the stability of the Weimar Republic.
[6 marks]
B

Factors Contributing to the Golden Years

Various factors contributed to the stability of the Weimar Republic during this period. Students will analyze and categorize these factors and consider which were most significant.

1.
Compare the significance of economic factors versus political factors in maintaining stability during the Golden Years. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[8 marks]
2.
Explain how social factors, like cultural developments, contributed to the positive image of the Weimar Republic during this period.
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the role of religious factors in the stability of the Weimar Republic during the Golden Years.
[3 marks]
4.
Rank the four main factors—Political, Social, Economic, Religious—in order of importance in ensuring the stability of the Weimar Republic during the Golden Years. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[8 marks]
C

Critical Thinking

Consider the following statement: 'Economic factors were the only reason for the stability of the Weimar Republic during its Golden Years.' Do you agree or disagree? Justify your position with evidence.

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Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Explain your answer with reference to the various factors involved.
[8 marks]

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