Cause and Consequence of Hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic
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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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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.
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.
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.
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