1. Describe the system of government set up by the Weimar Republic in 1919. [4]
   The democratic Weimar Government had a P (a)   who was chosen by the people. (1m)

1. Describe the system of government set up by the Weimar Republic in 1919. [4]

2. The President chose the C (a)   and the cabinet ministers. (1m)

• Describe the system of government set up by the Weimar Republic in 1919. [4]

• However, under this new system, governments did not last l (a)   . (1m)

1. Describe the system of government set up by the Weimar Republic in 1919. [4]

2. Regular changing of the governments proved to be d (a)   to the stability of the country. (1m)

1. Describe the system of government set up by the Weimar Republic in 1919. [4]

2. Moreover, most of the ruling parties were c (a)   parties that lacked unity.(1m)

1. Why did Weimar Republic face political disorder in Germany in the 1920s? [6]
   Point 1: The Weimar Republic faced political disorder because it was constantly threatened by opposition groups trying to o (a)   the government.

1. Why did Weimar Republic face political disorder in Germany in the 1920s? [6]

2. Evidence: For example, right-wing Freikorps staged the K___ Putsch (1920), and Hitler led the M_____ Beer Hall Putsch (1923). On the left, the S_______ repeatedly attempted uprisings between 1918 and 1919 to establish a c_________ government like the Soviet Union.

1. Why did Weimar Republic face political disorder in Germany in the 1920s? [6]

2. Explanation: These uprisings created i______ and forced Weimar to spend much of its time suppressing r______ instead of governing effectively. The repeated challenges from both the left and right weakened f____ in the Republic.

1. Why did Weimar Republic face political disorder in Germany in the 1920s? [6]

2. Link: Hence, frequent coup attempts and u_________ caused political c____ and undermined Weimar’s authority in the 1920s.

1. Why did Weimar Republic face political disorder in Germany in the 1920s? [6]

2. Point 2: Another reason for political disorder was Weimar’s inability to maintain s________ and protect its own p________.

• Why did Weimar Republic face political disorder in Germany in the 1920s? [6]

• Evidence: Between 1919 and 1922, there were 376 political m______, with government ministers and o_____ frequently targeted. Many j_____ and police, loyal to the old Kaiser’s rule, were s_______ to right-wing extremists and gave murderers light sentences.

1. Why did Weimar Republic face political disorder in Germany in the 1920s? [6]

2. Explanation: This bias and v_______ shocked ordinary Germans, who lost c_________ in Weimar’s ability to control the situation or enforce justice fairly.

1. Why did Weimar Republic face political disorder in Germany in the 1920s? [6]

2. Link: Therefore, the government’s weakness in maintaining law and o (a)   contributed significantly to the political disorder of the 1920s.

1. ‘Loss of a capable leader, Gustav Stresemann was far more important than loss of support of the middle class that led to the collapse of the Weimar Republic.’

Do you agree? Explain your answer. [10]
This essay argues that the loss of a capable leader was far more important than loss of the support of the middle class. Even though the collapse of the Weimar Republic can be attributed both to the loss of Gustav Stresemann’s leadership and to the declining support of the middle class, the loss of Stresemann was far more significant. Strong leadership was crucial in holding the fragile Republic t_______ and managing its e______ and p______ challenges. Without Stresemann, the Republic lacked direction at a critical moment, which accelerated its downfall.

Argument 1 – Loss of Stresemann as the stronger factor
The death of G_____ Stresemann in 1929 left the Weimar Republic without an efficient leader to stabilise the government and guide Germany through crisis. Stresemann’s policies in the 1920s, such as negotiating the D____ Plan (1924) and the Young Plan (1929), reduced the reparation burden and attracted foreign loans, while his diplomacy helped Germany join the League of N______ (1926), restoring national pride. These achievements created what was seen as a "Golden Age" of stability between 1924 and 1929. However, after his death, the Republic faced the Wall Street Crash and the withdrawal of American loans without his l________ to manage the crisis. The government proved unable to respond effectively, leading to economic collapse and growing extremism. This demonstrates that Stresemann’s absence was more decisive than social discontent, as his leadership had previously kept the Republic afloat.

(a)  

Argument 2 – Loss of middle-class support as the weaker factor
It is true that the loss of m_____-class support weakened the Republic, as they were among the hardest hit by economic problems. During the h____-inflation of 1923, middle-class Germans saw their life savings wiped out, and many blamed the government’s mismanagement. Their disillusionment deepened during the Great D________, when unemployment rose to nearly s__ million by 1932. The loss of t____, faith, and confidence in Weimar democracy led many to support extremist parties such as the Nazis.

(a)  

Argument 2 – Loss of middle-class support as the weaker factor
However, while damaging, this factor was not decisive on its own: the middle class had already lost f____ in Weimar during earlier crises, yet the Republic had s_______ with Stresemann’s leadership. Their discontent only translated into collapse when no capable leader remained to address their g_______. (Limitation)

(a)  

Evaluation
In conclusion, while both factors contributed to the collapse of the Weimar Republic, the loss of Gustav Stresemann was far more important than the loss of middle-class support. Stresemann’s leadership had kept Germany stable in the 1920s despite economic and social d_______. Once he was gone, the government had no figure of c_______ skill to negotiate solutions or inspire confidence. The middle class’s s_______ was conditional on the presence of strong leadership, and when this disappeared after 1929, their disillusionment became fatal to the Republic. Thus, the absence of Stresemann was the decisive factor behind Weimar’s collapse.

(a)