Key word bingo:

1. Key word bingo: Draw out your bingo card and add ninewords of your choice from the keyword list below: Ebert Spartacists Luxemburg Liebknecht Versailles November Criminals 1923 Munich 1919 Army Freikorps Cabaret Stresemann Ruhr Hyperinflation Dawes Plan Young Plan Otto Dix Kaiser Economy Point Evidence Explanation Reparations

2. Weimar Republic exam question What would you include if you answered this question? Why did the Weimar Republic face so much opposition in Germany in the years 1919-23? (15) Obj: to improve our exam technique

3. Themes: weaknesses/strengths of democracy; effects of the Treaty of Versailles; were problems dealt with? Terms of the treaty How did people vote? Democratic? The Treaty of Versailles Weimar constitution German reaction Article 48? The Weimar Republic Recovery & the ‘Golden Twenties’ 1923 Germanys reputation Ruhr invaded Stresemann Passive Resistance Munich Putsch Dawes Plan Young Plan Hyperinflation

4. Why did the Weimar Republic face so much opposition in Germany in the years 1919-23? Explain your answer. (15) • You might like to include your own knowledge and: • The Treaty of Versailles stated that Germany must pay reparations to the Allies • In Aug 1923 a loaf of bread cost 3,465 marks • The Munich Putsch took place in 1923 Level 0 – Copies the question/hints 0 points Level 1 – Simple statements + basic knowledge 1-4 points Level 2 – Explains in one paragraph + examples 5-8 points Level 3 – A structured explanation with intro & summary 9-12 points Examples in paragraphs Level 4 – Consistent argument – paragraphs linked to the 13-15 question & decision explained in conclusion, evidence & technical language used throughout

5. Answer 1 No one liked the Treaty and they were angry at the politicians. Hyperinflation meant prices rose a lot. The French went into the Ruhr in 1923.

6. Answer 2 There were several reasons why the Weimar Republic faced opposition. Firstly there was the Treaty of Versailles. It punished Germany, made them pay reparations and took away most of their army, their colonies and even their land. They also took all the blame for the war. Even though they were forced to sign it people still blamed the politicians and called them November Criminals’ who had stabbed Germany in the back. There were many protests and Nationalists like Hitler demanded action. Rathenau was partly killed because of this. Secondly, in 1923 there were several problems, all stemming from paying reparations. The French invaded the Ruhr, to take coal instead of reparations. The Social Democrats didn’t have the ability to fight them and only ordered passive resistance. This made them look weak and angered Nationalists and it soon led to the Munich Putsch. It also caused hyperinflation. Hyperinflation was when prices rose, inflation got to 600,000%! People suffered a great deal and many people lost their savings. Children even used coal to pay for cinema tickets! Many people, especially the middle class were angry and lost confidence in democratic government, which was new in Germany. There were also groups who just hated democracy and opposed the Weimar republic because they wanted their political system to replace the Weimar democracy. These included the Spartacists and nationalists like Dr Kapp. As has been shown there were many reasons why people disliked the Weimar Republic, and they showed their opposition in a variety of ways. Even judges demonstrated this when they only gave Hitler 9 months in jail for the Munich Putsch. Much of the opposition was linked to the Treaty of Versailles, which continued to haunt Weimar Governments through the 1920s.

7. Why did the Weimar Republic face so much opposition in Germany in the years 1919-23? Explain your answer. (15) • You might like to include your own knowledge and: • The Treaty of Versailles stated that Germany must pay reparations to the Allies • In Aug 1923 a loaf of bread cost 3,465 marks • The Munich Putsch took place in 1923 Level 0 – Copies the question/hints 0 points Level 1 – Simple statements + basic knowledge 1-4 points Level 2 – Explains in one paragraph + examples 5-8 points Level 3 – A structured explanation with intro & summary 9-12 points Examples in paragraphs Level 4 – Consistent argument – paragraphs linked to the 13-15 question & decision explained in conclusion, evidence & technical language used throughout

8. Marking your answer: Name of examiner –Mr/Ms Fail’em Ms/Mr Pass’em • Level - Points - • Reason for level/points (ie best bits) • 2 steps to improve the answer • 1) • 2)

9. Next… …get into groups of three, swap answers and check each others work. Give marks and reasons for each other’s work Marking your answer: Name of examiner –Mr/Ms Fail’em Ms/Mr Pass’em • Level - Points - • Reason for level/points (ie best bits) • 2 steps to improve the answer • 1) • 2)

10. Review • In your threes, discuss • How accurate you were at marking • What are they key things to remember to make sure your long answers get level 3 or above

11. Next lesson: The Weimar Republic in the late 1920s – more glory or tragic end? • Home Learning: • Rewrite your answer including improvements • Remark your answer + comments Extension activity Research the rise of Mussolini in Italy in the 1920s. Who could this have influenced?