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Yeah, I totally mucked up cause i said how weimar were unable to create an economically stable Germany and then discussed the hyperinflation etc. Hope I have done enough to get a C at least :confused:

Reply 181

Direct15

Original post by Shatho23

If you want you can see the marking instructions which give the details, I must admit this essay in the marking instructions had a lot of points. Don't worry we always think we've done worst than what we have - like maths last year thought I had got a 3 but managed a 2. Plus you still have structure and analysis marks to count :biggrin:

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Reply 182

UMARTIAN

Original post by Shatho23

I did the rise of the nazi party also, just wanted to check, is the weaknesses basically just hyperinflation, treaty of Versailles and because of the PR system?
thanks

Marking Instructions
The candidate evaluates the extent to which the weaknesses of the Weimar Republic were
the major reason for the rise of the Nazi Party between 1919 and 1933, using evidence and
arguments such as:
Weaknesses of the Weimar Republic
 ‘A Republic without Republicans’/‘a Republic nobody wanted’ – lack of popular support
for the new form of government after 1918
 ‘Peasants in a palace’ – commentary on Weimar politicians
 Divisions among those groups/individuals who purported to be supporters of the new
form of government eg the socialists
 Alliance of the new government and the old imperial army against the Spartacists – lack
of cooperation between socialist groups – petty squabbling rife
 The Constitution/Article 48 (‘suicide clause’) - arguably Germany was too democratic.
‘The world’s most perfect democracy – on paper’
 Lack of real, outstanding Weimar politicians who could strengthen the Republic,
Stresemann excepted
 Inability (or unwillingness) of the Republic to deal effectively with problems in German
society
 Lukewarm support from the German Army and the Civil Service.
Other factors
Resentment towards the Treaty of Versailles
 The Treaty of Versailles: acceptance by Republic of hated terms
 Land loss and accepting blame for the War especially hated
 Led to growth of criticism; ‘November Criminals’, ‘Stab in the back’ myth.
Social and Economic difficulties
 Over-reliance on foreign investment left the Weimar economy subject to the fluctuations
of the international economy
 1922/23 (hyperinflation) - severe effects on the middle classes, the natural supporters of
the Republic; outrage and despair at their ruination
 The Great Depression of 1929 – arguably without this the Republic might have survived.
Germany’s dependence on American loans showed how fragile the recovery of the late
1920s was. The pauperisation of millions again reduced Germans to despair
 Propaganda posters with legends such as “Hitler – our only hope” struck a chord with
many
 The Depression also polarised politics in Germany – the drift to extremes led to a fear of
Communism, which grew apace with the growth of support for the Nazis.
Appeal of the Nazis after 1928
 Nazi Party had attractive qualities for the increasingly disillusioned voting population:
They were anti-Versailles, anti-Communist [the SA took on the Red Front in the streets],
promised to restore German pride, give the people jobs
 The Nazis put their message across well with the skilful use of propaganda under the
leadership of Josef Goebbels
 The SA were used to break up opponents meetings and give the appearance of
discipline and order
 Gave scapegoats for the population to blame from the Jews to the Communists. Page 51
The role of Hitler
 Hitler was perceived as a young, dynamic leader, who campaigned using modern
methods and was a charismatic speake
 He offered attractive policies which gave simple targets for blame and tapped into
popular prejudice.
Weaknesses and mistakes of others
 Splits in the left after suppression of Spartacist revolt made joint action in the 1930s very
unlikely.
 Roles of von Schleicher and von Papen. Underestimation of Hitler
 Weakness/indecision of Hindenburg.

http://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/instructions/2012/mi_H_History_Paper-1_2012.pdf

Reply 183

Shatho23

Ok so I had the argument that it was unable to deal with the problems in German society? How many should be done ?

Reply 184

username660754

I'm quite chuffed looking at that paper 1 marking scheme which has been published - for the Rise of Nazi question I put in most of the points there and some of the quotes were even ones I used!, still, suppose Tuesday will show :frown:

Reply 185

Ahsc

Hey Any predictions of what issues for Germany and Britain will come up in the exam this year?

Reply 186

Ahsc

Any predictions on what issues will come up for Britain and Germany this year?

Reply 187

Oscarwilder

Original post by Ahsc

Any predictions on what issues will come up for Britain and Germany this year?

No idea but some are saying issue 5 for Germany unit is most likely to come up, but I'm not sure since I'm doing the new higher. I'm hoping for issue 2 or 6 to pop up.

Reply 188

Ahsc

Original post by Oscarwilder

No idea but some are saying issue 5 for Germany unit is most likely to come up, but I'm not sure since I'm doing the new higher. I'm hoping for issue 2 or 6 to pop up.

Old higher or new? I really want issue 6 to come up as well

Reply 189

Oscarwilder

Original post by Ahsc

Old higher or new? I really want issue 6 to come up as well

I'm doing the new higher so it's difficult to tell which question are going show as with the old higher there was like a repeated pattern. I've only learned 2 essays from Germany unit so hopefully it will be my day tommorow and either of the 2 show :smile:

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Mattown

Im doing the old higher and doing USA and Britain I was thinking labour reforms for britain and social conditions and political conditions for usa as neither have came up before that I can see anyone else got thoughts?

Reply 191

Oscarwilder

Original post by Mattown

I hope labour will come up as it hasn't for like 2 years, so it's possible it could. hopefully like in the past 4-5 questions will show up instead of 3
As that happened a few times before which could give us a more varied choice

Reply 192

Mattown

Original post by Oscarwilder

Yeah i agree that would be best like if you got the option of at least two as to learn eight essays equally good is a big ask say you were going to pritiotise two from each topic which ones would you?

Reply 193

Oscarwilder

Original post by Mattown

Success and limitation of Liberals and Labour and for the Germany unit Issue 6 and Issue 2

Reply 194

Ahsc

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has an issue two Germany plan I can use. I've freaked out realising I can't find one anywhere on the web and my exam being tomorrow

Reply 195

Mattown

Original post by Oscarwilder

Success and limitation of Liberals and Labour and for the Germany unit Issue 6 and Issue 2

Im doing the old higher and usa btw

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Oscarwilder

Original post by Mattown

Im doing the old higher and usa btw

Will we do the same paper?

Reply 197

Oscarwilder

Original post by Ahsc

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has an issue two Germany plan I can use. I've freaked out realising I can't find one anywhere on the web and my exam being tomorrow

Do u want to know the factors that are in it, if u do its opponents of nationalis, supporters of nationalism, the Frankfurt parliament, the collapse of revolution in Germany, attitude of peasants and the political turnmoil, u can combine the Frankfurt parliament with the collapse of revolution aswell as combine political turnmoil and attitude of peasants