Essay Planning: The Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic

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GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic

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Essay Planning: The Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic

Essay Question: How far did the Treaty of Versailles weaken the Weimar Republic?

Introduction Thesis: The Treaty of Versailles significantly weakened the Weimar Republic by imposing harsh reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions, which led to economic hardship and political instability.

Point 1: Economic Consequences The Treaty caused severe economic problems in Germany, including hyperinflation and unemployment, which undermined public confidence in the Weimar government.

Point 2: Political Instability The treaty’s harsh terms fueled nationalist resentment and supported extremist parties like the Nazis, destabilizing the government.

Counter-argument: Some argue that the Weimar Republic could have survived despite the treaty if it had better leadership and avoided internal divisions.

Conclusion: Overall, while external pressures from the Treaty of Versailles played a major role, internal weaknesses also contributed to the decline of the Weimar Republic.

1.
Explain why the Treaty of Versailles is considered to have weakened the Weimar Republic. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the economic effects of the Treaty of Versailles with its political impact on Germany. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the main arguments supporting the view that internal weaknesses, rather than the Treaty, led to the fall of the Weimar Republic. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of extremist parties in Germany. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Explain how the Treaty of Versailles affected Germany’s military capabilities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Discuss the extent to which the Treaty of Versailles was responsible for the economic difficulties faced by the Weimar Republic. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
7.
Outline the ways in which the Treaty of Versailles shaped the political landscape of Germany in the 1920s. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Compare the effectiveness of internal versus external factors in causing the downfall of the Weimar Republic. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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1/1/2026
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