Essay Planning: The Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on how the Treaty of Versailles affected the Weimar Republic, encouraging analysis and structured thinking.
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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.
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