Cause and Consequence of Hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic

History
GCSE / Grade 9
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic, designed to develop understanding of historical cause-and-effect relationships.

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Cause and Consequence of Hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic

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Grade GCSE / Grade 9
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Introduction to Hyperinflation

Source A: Economic Report, 1923

'The German economy experienced an unprecedented rise in prices, with the value of the mark plummeting due to excessive printing of money. This led to a severe loss of confidence among the German people and international creditors.'

Provenance: Official economic report published by the German government in 1923.

1.
Explain what caused hyperinflation in Germany during 1923. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the causes of hyperinflation with another economic crisis you have studied. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Consequences of Hyperinflation

Source B: Personal Testimony, 1923

'Our savings were wiped out overnight. Prices for basic goods doubled daily, and many struggled to afford food or rent. Trust in the currency disappeared.'

Provenance: Testimony from a German citizen published in a newspaper in 1923.

1.
Outline the social effects of hyperinflation on ordinary Germans. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the long-term economic consequences of hyperinflation for the Weimar Republic. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Compare the immediate and long-term effects of hyperinflation on Germany’s economy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Analysis of Hyperinflation's Impact

Source C: Historian’s View

'The hyperinflation crisis significantly undermined the Weimar Republic’s legitimacy, fueling political extremism and instability that would later contribute to the rise of the Nazi Party.'

Provenance: Extract from a modern history book analyzing the period.

1.
Explain how hyperinflation contributed to political instability in Germany. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the effects of hyperinflation with another economic crisis on political stability in Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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