The uncertainties and instability of the Weimar government during the period of hyperinflation created a desire for a strong leader.

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Pro: Protests and demonstrations became more frequent, often in response to massive cuts to state benefits and social programs (ch. 22).

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Pro: Voter turnout fell in the late 1920s, indicating that, as economic conditions worsened, voters had less trust in their politicians (ch. 17).

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Pro: The period of hyperinflation reduced the trust of voters in the Weimar Republic. Seeing the country fall back into economic crisis again was the last straw for many voters (ch. 14).

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Con: These uncertainities were more than just the result of the Great Depression. Attempted putsches and street violence were common even before the Depression.

To what extent was the Great Depression responsible for the collapse of the Weimar Republic?

The uncertainties and instability of the Weimar government during the period of hyperinflation created a desire for a strong leader.

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Cons

The period of hyperinflation reduced the trust of voters in the Weimar Republic. Seeing the country fall back into economic crisis again was the last straw for many voters (ch. 14).

Voter turnout fell in the late 1920s, indicating that, as economic conditions worsened, voters had less trust in their politicians (ch. 17).

Protests and demonstrations became more frequent, often in response to massive cuts to state benefits and social programs (ch. 22).

These uncertainities were more than just the result of the Great Depression. Attempted putsches and street violence were common even before the Depression.

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The uncertainties and instability of the Weimar government during the period of hyperinflation created a desire for a strong leader.

Pro claim 1, children below

The period of hyperinflation reduced the trust of voters in the Weimar Republic. Seeing the country fall back into economic crisis again was the last straw for many voters (ch. 14).

Pro claim 2

Voter turnout fell in the late 1920s, indicating that, as economic conditions worsened, voters had less trust in their politicians (ch. 17).

Pro claim 3

Protests and demonstrations became more frequent, often in response to massive cuts to state benefits and social programs (ch. 22).

Con claim 1, children below

These uncertainities were more than just the result of the Great Depression. Attempted putsches and street violence were common even before the Depression.